Creation of Sindy

Sindy was founded within the TRANSforme Master’s program at HEAD in 2021.

The 2019–2021 cohort of the TRANSforme Master’s program was composed exclusively of women, which fostered a particular dynamic around discussions on patriarchy, gender-based violence, and other societal issues.

The group of students was required to develop a collective project based on the theme of education. They drew inspiration from texts emphasizing collaborative learning, horizontal knowledge structures, and emancipation.

The students observed a lack of cohesion and communication between the different departments and stakeholders (teachers, administrative staff) within the school. This issue was further exacerbated by the geographical dispersion of HEAD’s buildings across Geneva.

In response to students’ needs, they decided to launch initiatives aimed at establishing a student union. The Sindycat was born. As a symbolic passing of the torch, the collective later renamed itself Wendy to pursue new projects, while allowing the Sindycat to continue its institutional role within HEAD.

This document (fr) traces the creation and evolution of the student collective that gave rise to Sindy.

How to Participate?

You can join us at our location during one of our weekly at 6:00 PM, or send us an email to express your interest.

Every year we organize a welcome session, which is the best time to come.

Committee

• Coralie Cabibbo – Bachelor in Visual Art – President
• Lisa Simoncini – Bachelor in Visual Art – Treasurer and Secretary
• Ekaterina Bliznyuk – Master in Media Design – Vice President

Former Committee

Simon Frommel, Prune Gaillard, Tibor Udvari, Juliette Monnier, Alicia Gantès, Zéna Chite, Barbara Mermoud

Where to Find Us

Room RS43, HEAD Building D,
Boulevard James-Fazy 15, 1201 Geneva

Impressum

Graphic Identity: Linda Forestieri

Website: Ekaterina Bliznyuk and Tibor Udvari