Michael Groneberg

Michael Groneberg is a faculty member at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), serving as a Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche (MER 2) in the Section of Philosophy within the Faculty of Letters since 2013. He is actively involved in both teaching and interdisciplinary cultural projects that connect academic philosophy with artistic expression.

His educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Munich (1994) on the concept of human freedom, and a habilitation from the University of Fribourg (2004) on the logic of a contingent future, which earned him the title of Privatdocent and the accreditation to supervise research across all areas of philosophy.

Michael Groneberg is internationally recognized as an expert in the philosophy of gender, with a particular focus on intersexuality, transgender identities, masculinities, and sexualities. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with performative and multimedia formats through educational initiatives. He founded and has chaired since 2010 the university association Les Maîtres de la Caverne, which supports students and researchers in presenting their academic work through artistic means such as theater, performance, and multimedia.

His role includes designing and leading interdisciplinary workshops and educational projects in collaboration with Théâtre La Grange de Dorigny, fostering transdisciplinary dialogue between the faculties of UNIL and cultural institutions. This innovative approach promotes the integration of academic content into artistic practices, enriching both pedagogy and public engagement with philosophy.

He has no listed scientific awards, publications, or advisees in the provided texts.

Groneberg leads initiatives that link academia with cultural production, particularly through Les Maîtres de la Caverne, which provides a structured platform for students and university members to explore and express philosophical and research-based ideas through the arts.