Hofstetter has studied History, Economic History, and Social Anthropology in Zurich, Lausanne, Columbia New York, and Florence. For 10 years he was a scientific assistant at the Archives of Contemporary History at the ETH Zürich. He received his doctorate in the fields of economic and diplomatic history.
In APPLIED ReSEARCH
Discrimination in the Swiss Army
The Swiss Army has commissioned a study based on a postulate to the University of Bern. The aim is to investigate whether and to what extent homosexuals have been disadvantaged in the past. I have been part of the team as a research assistant since 2023.
IN CONVERSATION
Switzerland's first Pride Man?
This summer, the book "Der Urning" will be released, which I created together with the journalist René Hornung. It tells the unique life story of Jakob Rudolf Forster (1853-1926) within the historical context of how the modern view of homosexuality developed.
In ReSEARCH
The History of Switzerland's Liberalism
© Museum zu Allerheiligen
The emergence of modern Switzerland owes much to liberalism. Despite being constantly beset by crises, liberalism has proven adaptable and is once again being challenged today. In the spirit of intellectual, political, and economic history, I am researching for a book project where the publicist René Lüchinger is the writer.
IN FOCUS
Disasters shape Society
For me, "catastrophe" is a key concept for understanding modernity. With it, phenomena can be grasped both emotionally and rationally. Engaging in the historical handling of disasters is a focus of my work. Since 2015, I have also been part of the Corporate History Team of the global reinsurer Swiss Re.
IN FILM
Electroboy – Research for a Swiss Award-Winning Documentary
Fotografie: Lorenzo Marcucci
The film is a portrait of Florian Burkhart, also known as Electroboy, who suffers from a generalized anxiety disorder. Director Marcel Gisler and production company Langfilm have created an impressive real-life drama that delves into the fast-paced postmodern era around the turn of the millennium. I have contributed in research work for this and many other films. In addition to script consulting, I have recently been involved in promoting the film in Switzerland through the Xenix association, located in the heart of Zurich.
IN CONVERSATION
Switzerland's first Pride Man?
This summer, the book "Der Urning" will be released, which I created together with the journalist René Hornung. It tells the unique life story of Jakob Rudolf Forster (1853-1926) within the historical context of how the modern view of homosexuality developed.
In ReSEARCH
The History of Switzerland's Liberalism
© Museum zu Allerheiligen
The emergence of modern Switzerland owes much to liberalism. Despite being constantly beset by crises, liberalism has proven adaptable and is once again being challenged today. In the spirit of intellectual, political, and economic history, I am researching for a book project where the publicist René Lüchinger is the writer.
IN FOCUS
Disasters shape Society
For me, "catastrophe" is a key concept for understanding modernity. With it, phenomena can be grasped both emotionally and rationally. Engaging in the historical handling of disasters is a focus of my work. Since 2015, I have also been part of the Corporate History Team of the global reinsurer Swiss Re.
IN FILM
Electroboy – Research for a Swiss Award-Winning Documentary
Fotografie: Lorenzo Marcucci
The film is a portrait of Florian Burkhart, also known as Electroboy, who suffers from a generalized anxiety disorder. Director Marcel Gisler and production company Langfilm have created an impressive real-life drama that delves into the fast-paced postmodern era around the turn of the millennium. I have contributed in research work for this and many other films. In addition to script consulting, I have recently been involved in promoting the film in Switzerland through the Xenix association, located in the heart of Zurich.
In APPLIED ReSEARCH
Discrimination in the Swiss Army
The Swiss Army has commissioned a study based on a postulate to the University of Bern. The aim is to investigate whether and to what extent homosexuals have been disadvantaged in the past. I have been part of the team as a research assistant since 2023.