In 2026, LIVES hosts nine researchers on an academic visit
This visiting grant is aimed at researchers who wish to visit the LIVES Centre at the Universities Lausanne or Geneva for a period of at least two months.
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6 researchers receive a LIVES Young scholar grant in 2026
The Young Scholar grant of the LIVES Centre is a support for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers who plan to conduct inno
4 researchers receive a LIVES Young Scholar grant in 2025 at the University of Geneva
The Young Scholar grant of the LIVES Centre is a support for young researchers - doctoral or post-doctoral researchers - who plan to do innovative research on the life course.
6 researchers receive a LIVES Young scholar grant in 2025 at the University of Lausanne
The Young Scholar grant of the LIVES Centre is a support for young researchers - doctoral or post-doctoral researchers - who plan to do innovative research on the life course.
In 2025, LIVES hosts eight researchers on an academic visit
This grant is aimed at foreign researchers who wish to visit the LIVES Centre in Lausanne or Geneva for a period of at least two months and covers travel and/or accommodation expenses. Eight researchers will visit us in 2025.
Sharp decline in local religious groups in Switzerland
In the 39th issue of the journal Social Change in Switzerland, Jörg Stolz and his colleagues use two surveys of all local religious groups in Switzerland to show that secularisation continues to advance.
Understanding and meeting the challenges of psychological research on ageing
As the world's population ages, research into psychological ageing is becoming a major priority to ensure the well-being and dignity of individuals. This complex field presents unique challenges requiring multidisciplinary approaches, rigorous methodologies and innovative solutions.
A visiting scholar experience at the LIVES Centre – Elisa Thevenot
In September and October 2024, Elisa Thevenot, Research assistant at the University of Tübingen, visits the LIVES Centre at the University of Geneva to work with Prof. Eric Widmer. She conducted her PhD at the University of Tübingen with the DFG graduate program ‘Doing Transitions’.
Two new Scientific Officers at LIVES
We are delighted to announce the arrival of two new Scientific Officers to the LIVES Centre Coordination team.
A Visiting scholar experience at the LIVES Centre – Chiara Comolli
Between April and July 2024, Chiara Ludovica Comolli, assistant professor of demography at the University of Bologna, visited the LIVES Centre at the University of Lausanne to work with Prof. Laura Bernardi.