Life Science Zurich

The registration deadline has been extended to 22 April!

Prepare to indulge in knowledge at the upcoming pop-up science festival! Presenting Pint of Science Zurich, where the intersection of science and socializing occurs in the most delightful manner - behold, it's all happening in pubs! 🍺✨ Join us for a unique blend of scientific topics presented in a refreshingly simple way by passionate researchers, tailored especially for our broader audience. From artificial intelligence to mental health, sustainability, anthropology, and more – @Pint of Science Zurich has got a little something for everyone! 📍 Mark your calendars as we take over 4 different venues across Zurich, transforming ordinary pub spaces into hubs of scientific exploration and lively conversation. Don't miss out on the chance to engage, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts: 13th-15th of May, 7-9pm. See you there! #PintOfScience #PoS #ScienceFestival #ZurichEvents #PubTalks Alba Sánchez Fernández, PhD Silvia Missura

We are also excited! We happy to support Pint of Science in Zurich and to be part of this initiative bringing science to pubs and bars. Will you also join for a pint and fascinating talks? See you soon.

Our next Café Scientifique is about Information, Beliefs, Values and Means and how these four locks prevent change. What can we do about this and depolarize the public debate to become architects of change? Join the talk and discussion with Prof. Claude A. Garcia / Berner Fachhochschule BFH on April 15 at Coworking Lounge Tessinerplatz, 7pm. More information and registration here https://lnkd.in/eZjHybQx

Introducing the Global Science Film Festival 2024 Lights, camera, excitement! Are you passionate about films? Do you believe in the power of scientific exploration for our society? Prepare to dive into the captivating world of science and cinema in Switzerland at the 6th Global Science Film Festival 2024. The event takes place in November 2024 in Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lugano simultaneously. From health to climate, from technology to social change, the festival will cover a wide array of scientific topics relevant to our world. And guess what? You can be a part of it! How? Support our crowdfunding campaign and secure your tickets to the event. Every contribution counts, no matter the size. And join us at in the cinema in Zurich or Basel for an unforgettable experience. Together, let's make the film festival a success! The crowdfunding campaign runs from 4 March to 18 April 2024. https://lnkd.in/g2FG3WcB Samer Angelone Eawag Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL Universität Zürich Universität Bern Universität Basel Franklin University Switzerland

Attention all science enthusiasts and communicators! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that FameLab Switzerland 2024 is officially open for registrations! 🎉 FameLab, the world's leading science communication competition, is back to celebrate the passion and creativity of Switzerland's brightest minds in science and technology. 🧬💡 Are you ready to take the stage and share your research with the world in just three minutes? Whether you're a scientist, researcher, or student, this is your chance to shine and inspire others with your ideas. 🌍✨ Join us in the quest to make science accessible, engaging, and fun for everyone! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your work and connect with fellow science enthusiasts. 🔬🎤 📅 Registration is now open! To sign up and learn more about FameLab Switzerland 2024, visit www.famelab.ch Spread the word !🚀🔬 #FameLabSwitzerland #ScienceCommunication #LifeScienceZurich #STEM #Innovation #Research #Switzerland

What do you think are the most urgent sustainability problems of our globalized agri-food system and how would you address them? What movements or initiatives in society can we observe that deal with food and agriculture and how could they converge to induce change towards a planet-friendly food system? Come and join us at our next #CaféScientifique on Agroecology and Sutainability to discuss these and futher questions with Prof. Johanna Jacobi Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS), ETH Zürich on 11 March 2024, 7 pm at Coworking Lounge Tessinerplatz More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/eXjG2EpV Photo: Johanna Jacobi

Congratulations to Alexandra Trkola and collaborators for the grant awarded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to explore “RENEW” a novel concept to evaluate HIV vaccine candidates. Excited to learn on the impact a HIV vaccine candidate has on antibody development and evolution in individuals living with HIV In Switzerland and South Africa. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/et8mGYHi Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich Universität Zürich | University of Zurich

Im Rahmen der BrainFair bieten wir wie jedes Jahr ein spannendes und vielseitiges Programm für Schulklassen an. Von Montag bis Freitag, 11. - 15. März 2024 finden 13 Vorträge online statt.  Forschende besuchen Schulklassen virtuell und referieren über ihr Forschungsgebiet oder Forschungsthema. Jeder Vortrag dauert 45 Minuten inklusive Frage- und Diskussionsrunde. Die Themen der Vorträge reichen von Gedächtnis, Sprache und Gehirn, erbliche Erblindung etc. Ein Referat zum Thema Erforschung von Erkrankungen des Gehirns findet auf Englisch statt («Thinking inside the Petri Dish»), alle weiteren Referate sind auf Deutsch. Die Vorträge richten sich an Jugendliche von 12 - 14 (Altersklasse A) oder von 14 - 18 (Alterklasse B). Mehr Informationen und Anmeldung hier: https://lnkd.in/eupTKWs8

BrainFair 2024 - Mentale Gesundheit Die diesjährige BrainFair findet vom 11. bis 16. März statt. Sie widmet sich dem Thema "Mentale Gesundheit". In vier Diskussionforen und Kurzvorträgen wird das Thema von verschiedenen Seiten her beleuchtet: Was versteht man genau unter diesem Begriff, was sind die Gefahren für unsere mentale Gesundheit und wie können wir ihr Sorge tragen? SpezialistInnen erläutern Ihnen den aktuellen Wissensstand, beantworten Ihre Fragen zu beantworten und diskutieren mit Ihnen. Wir freuen uns auf ihren Besuch! https://lnkd.in/diegNeM