A-WA-KEN your senses to South African culture

July 13th, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Interviews

Grenoble Life speaks to XiaXiahn Vaccalluzzo of the A-WA-KEN South African Faction, a new language and cultural exchange incorporating dance, music and art, and run by three generations of a Rainbow Nation family.

English Library of Meylan celebrates 5th anniversary

June 29th, 2011  |  by Patricia Andreoli-Jones  |  published in Features, Info & Advice

Patricia Andreoli-Jones of the Bibliothèque Anglophone de Meylan (BAM) tells Grenoble Life of events planned for the library’s fifth birthday.

Profile – The American School of Grenoble

May 23rd, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Work & Study

Grenoble Life profiles the American School of Grenoble, unique to the region in offering the American High School Diploma curriculum.

Life lessons from the rock face

May 9th, 2011  |  by Vickie Allen  |  published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture

Vickie Allen tries rock climbing the ‘iron way’ (aka via ferrata) at Alpe d’Huez. She took her camera too. Don’t look down!

French state pensions – what’s all the fuss about?

May 6th, 2011  |  by Steven Grover  |  published in Comment, Features, Info & Advice

In the wake of street protests against government reforms, Steven Grover demystifies the state pension system in France and the changes to retirement age.

MSc in Management Consulting – student survey

May 3rd, 2011  |  by Khom Klanman  |  published in Features

Students in the MSc Management Consulting program at Grenoble Graduate School of Business need your help. Khom Klanman explains.

The Open House Grenoble “welcome mat”

April 28th, 2011  |  by Maureen Walsh  |  published in Comment, Features, Info & Advice

English-speaking voyager Maureen Walsh describes the soft landing in Grenoble provided by the local expat association Open House.

Secrets of successful negotiation in Grenoble

April 25th, 2011  |  by Rebecca Skillman  |  published in Features, Work & Study

Rebecca Skillman talks to Ellen François-Jacobs, facilitator of the Working Women’s Network of Grenoble workshop ‘Essentials of Successful Negotiation’, 28 May.

What is a student to do in Grenoble?

April 7th, 2011  |  by Aleigha Page  |  published in Features, Info & Advice, Life & Culture

In the second part of her blog ‘Footprints in Grenoble’, American student Aleigha Page talks about French mealtime etiquette and her favourite establishments for desserts, coffee and people-watching.

iTU Espace Design – fair trade flair from Southern Africa

April 5th, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Interviews, Work & Study

We talk to Charlotte Felix-Faure of iTU Espace Design, a new fair-trade boutique in Grenoble showcasing the creations of Southern African artists and artisans.

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