Isabelle Bannerman

Main focus: News and journalism in the digital age, society, Swiss abroad. Initials: ib

A former nurse, she decided to go back to university to study English and Media studies at University of Basel. There she discovered her love for research and writing and a keen interest in journalism and news in the digital age. Joined SWI swissinfo.ch in 2020 to work with the Social Media and community engagement team.

English Department

People watch the fireworks during the Swiss National Day celebrations in Nyon on Monday 1 August 2022.

Swiss National Day: should fireworks for private individuals be banned?

This content was published on Aug 1, 2024 Many Swiss celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1 with fireworks. But the topic is controversial.

Around 300 right-wing extremists celebrating a belated National Day on the Rütli.

‘Dialogue’: are you concerned about increasing violence and radicalisation among young people in Switzerland?

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 Radicalisation of young people in Switzerland is increasing. Read up on the topic and join the discussion on dialogue!

How we work: comment moderation

This content was published on Mar 13, 2024 Are comments on SWI swissinfo.ch censored? How do we moderate your contributions? In this video we make our moderation transparent.

How we work: sources

This content was published on Feb 28, 2024 How does SWI swissinfo.ch track down and vet sources? Find out in the latest installment of our “how we work” series.

‘Dialogue’: does Swiss neutrality have a future?

This content was published on Feb 22, 2024 Does it make sense for Switzerland to remain a neutral country? Have your say in this week’s “dialogue” discussion.

Still of Mark Livingston during the interview

How we work: quality

This content was published on Feb 7, 2024 How do we ensure that our content is correct? Is there censorship at SWI swissinfo.ch? Editor-in-chief Mark Livingston answers your questions.

How we work: opinion pieces

This content was published on Oct 12, 2023 In this video, Virginie Mangin, head of editors at SWI swissinfo.ch, explains what “opinion pieces”, or “op-eds”, are.

Democracy crash course: time for a quiz!

This content was published on Aug 25, 2023 After learning so much from the newsletters, it’s now time for a quiz.

Swiss Democracy: Interact with us!

Answers to your questions, stimulating discussions with other participants and us. That's what you'll find here - have fun!

Should Switzerland legalise cannabis consumption?

This content was published on Aug 10, 2023 Find out more about this potential shift in drug policy in a pilot of our new "dialogue" project.

How we work: story criteria

This content was published on May 23, 2023 How are topics selected at SWI swissinfo.ch? And what are these "beats"? Our Editor-in-Chief Mark Livingston answers your questions.

How we work: debates

This content was published on May 2, 2023 In this video, Veronica DeVore, our head of audience, explains our debates and why we chose this format to interact with you.

How we work: the JTI certificate

This content was published on Apr 27, 2023 You, our readers, asked us questions about how we work. In this video, Veronica DeVore explains what the “JTI certificate” stands for.

Typeface designer is in love with letters

This content was published on Sep 14, 2021 A designer from Basel is working on a new font that we may soon see a lot more of.

Swiss font designer reveals the fashion of words

This content was published on Jul 14, 2021 Where does a typeface designer find inspiration to create a new font? How is life in Brooklyn? SWI swissinfo.ch spoke to Nina Stoessinger, a Swiss typeface designer and lecturer in New York.

School campus in California with Campus closed sign in front

‘No point in staying here’: Swiss expats head home for schooling amid pandemic

This content was published on Jul 24, 2020 Some Swiss families living abroad are considering a return to their homeland for their children’s education.

Dismantling of the border fence between Kreuzlingen (Switzerland) and Konstanz (Germany)

How our readers reacted to Switzerland’s Covid-19 measures

This content was published on Jun 19, 2020 With today's end to the government's "extraordinary situation", we asked our community to share their thoughts about the pandemic response.

Debates

What do you think about voting on the same issues multiple times?

Swiss citizens on Sunday voted on the Covid-19 law for a third time. In Switzerland, citizens can contest existing laws by initiating a referendum.

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Jun 18, 2023

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Which topics would you like to discuss with us in 2023?

What feedback can you give us on our "debate" format? Let us know!

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Dec 19, 2022

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What were your experiences of moving abroad?

Share your experiences with us.

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Nov 17, 2022

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What’s the best way to combat the environmental impact of intensive animal farming?

In Switzerland, citizens rejected a ban on factory farming. Do you see a connection between factory farming and environmental impacts? Why or why not?

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Oct 19, 2022

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