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| Newsletter 5/2025 |
Dear Reader
The start of autumn brings a number of activities, which we are informing you about here briefly. You may already know some of them, such as FameLab, the communication competition, which is currently in the Swiss final, or the Cook the Science series. At Café Scientifique, you can discuss AI in healthcare and other scientific issues with an expert. There is an international photo competition on biodiversity on campus and several futher events on health issues.
Best Regards
Life Science Zurich
Silvie Cuperus, Helen Stauffer and Olena Iliasevych
Communication & Events
www.lifescience-zurich.uzh.ch |
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| FameLab Switzerland Final 2025 |
Following thrilling heats in Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich, Switzerland’s 10 brightest science communicators take the stage at FameLab Switzerland final! Get ready to be entertained and inspired as they explain amazing research in just three minutes, with clarity, passion and charisma.
This year, 3 candidates from UZH will be on stage: Charlotte Sutter, PhD student in Forensic Genetics, Saien Lee, Postdoc in Primatology and Nicolas Angelides, Postdoc in Dark Matter Detection.
Free entry – no registration needed!
Come cheer for your favorite finalist and experience how science comes to life through powerful storytelling. One outstanding participant will go on to represent Switzerland at the international FameLab competition taking place on 25 November 2025 at CERN. |
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| ‘Cook the Science’ is happening again! |
This autumn, Cook the Science, the scientific cooking show at ETH, is entering its third series. Three culinary experts will be joining us in the coming semester. Laura Schälchli, founder of the chocolate manufacturer Laflor, will share her expertise on Switzerland's favourite product, chocolate. Michaela Frank, formerly head chef at Rank, and Patrick Rühs, professor in the Food Structure Engineering Group at ETH Zurich, will demystify the complex world of plant-based proteins. As part of ETH Food Day, we will explore structures and textures in a 'Cook the Science Special Edition' and learn how to cook with tofu, seitan, Quorn and Planted and Beyond products. Last but not least, Sarah Madritsch, formerly bar manager at Igniv, will teach us about the importance of ice in cocktail preparation. Did you know that ice significantly influences the cocktail experience, affecting not only the appearance, but also the viscosity and taste of mixed drinks?
Cook the Science program autumn 2025 |
| • | | Tuesday 07 October, 6 pm - Laura Schälchli: Chocolate: Delicious Phase Transitions (Tickets available from 16 September, 6pm) |
| • | | Wednesday 29 October, 6 pm - Michaela Frank & Prof. Patrick Rühs: The right bite: Transforming plant-based proteins (Tickets available from 8 October, 6pm) |
| • | | Tuesday 25 November, 6 pm - Sarah Madritsch: Melting, Dilution and Viscosity: Ice in Beverages (Tickets available from 4 November, 6pm) |
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| The Cook the Science lectures take place in the main ETH building. They start at 6 pm, are open to anyone interested, and tickets are available free of charge online. Advance ticket sales start exactly three weeks before each event – it is advisable to be quick, as tickets always sell out fast. Get your free tickets here. |
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| Café Scientifique |
After a break, we are continuing our programme of ‘Cafés Scientifiques’. The next event will take place on Monday, 27 October 2025 7 pm at Coworking Lounge Tessinerplatz in Zurich. Our speaker will be Prof. Janna Hastings, Assistant Professor of Medical Knowledge and Decision Support at the University of Zurich and Vice-Director of the School of Medicine at the University of St. Gallen. She will talk about "Trustworthy AI for Science and Health - Are we there yet?". Join the discussion and register here on Meetup.
The Café Scientifique is now also on Instagram. Follow us and don't miss any annoucements. |
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| Biodiversity on Campus Photo Contest 2025 |
Join the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) photo contest!
From tiny insects and majestic trees to vibrant flowers and rare animals – we want to see the world of eleven global university campuses through your lens!
Together the IARU partner universities UC Berkeley, Yale University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Copenhagen, University of Cape Town, National University of Singapore, Peking University, University of Tokyo, the Australian National University, and ETH Zurich are collecting creative photo submissions under the theme “Biodiversity on Our Campus.”
The goal is to create a global gallery showcasing diverse perspectives on how biodiversity is experienced and observed across university campuses around the world. The best photos will be featured internationally within the IARU network.
Take part now in the global biodiversity photo contest. Submissions are open until 31 October 2025. For more information see here |
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| Long Night of Zurich Museums at Science Pavilion UZH |
Mark the night of Saturday, September 6, 2025 on your calendar. The Zurichs museums will open their doors for a night of discovery. The Science Pavilion UZH on Campus Irchel is also ready for the 25th editio of the Long Night of Museums in Zurich.
From quantum mechanics and exponential growth to radiochemistry and shapes in nature, the Faculty of Science at UZH will showcase its research at its best. Visitors will also have the opportunity to ask scientists all their burning questions thanks to the 'Ask a Scientist' session. You can find the full programme for the Science Pavilion UZH here. |
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| “WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? The Science, Ethics and Business of Healthy Aging” |
Join a panel discussion on one of society’s most urgent challenges: Healthy Aging, organized by our Young Scientist Network.
As populations around the world grow older, we face pressing questions that extend far beyond medicine. How can science help us stay healthier for longer? What ethical responsibilities arise in an aging society? How should businesses and economies adapt to shifting demographics? At the heart of the debate lies a fundamental question: Do we want to live longer - or live better? This panel discussion will bring together leading experts from science, medicine, ethics, and economics to explore the complexities of healthy aging and the paths forward.
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| • | | Prof. Dr. Mike Martin (University of Zürich) – As leading expert on healthy aging, Prof. Martin will share scientific insights into how we can age well. |
| • | | Anna Erat, MD PhD – A physician with extensive experience in health and longevity, Anna Erat will highlight the clinical implications of aging. |
| • | | Dr. Fabienne Skaanes (ETH Zürich) – A specialist in regulatory and ethical aspects of human research,Fabirenne Skaanes will address the ethical challenges of an aging society. |
| • | | Shruti Singh (OECD) – As a senior economist, Singh will discuss the socioeconomic dimensions of aging populations. |
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| Event details: October 21st 2025, at UZH Zentrum, KOL-F-104, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (followed by an Apéro), Free admission but you need to book your spot here. |
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| The 7th round of Scimpact is now open for applications! |
Scimpact is the perfect opportunity: through workshops, personal coaching, and your own projects – from events to blog posts or podcasts – you will learn how to make your topics visible beyond the academic world.
Scimpact is Reatch’s personal development program that connects young science enthusiasts from across Switzerland. Here, you will gain the skills to communicate complex ideas clearly, present your research convincingly, and co-create new formats for science communication. As a fellow, you also have the chance to win the Ethics Award from Stiftung Wegweiser.
Deadline for application is 30 September 2025. Find more information on the website. |
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| 8. Burghölzli Psychiatry Meeting |
The annual Burghölzli Psychiatry Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 from 1:30pm to 7:00pm at the University Hospital of Psychiatry Zurich (PUK).
Prof. Dr Carmine Pariante, Professor of Biological Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, will provide the keynote lecture. Prof Pariante studies the role of stress and inflammation in the pathogenesis of various mental disorders and in the response to psychotropic drugs, both in clinical and experimental settings.
For more information see the website. The meeting is free of charge, but all interested participants are asked to register here. |
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| Replacement in Neuroscience Workshop |
November 13th, 2025 | Live webinar
Co-organised by the Swiss 3R Competence Center and the French FC3R, this half-day online workshop aims to deliver cutting-edge insights into replacement methods in neuroscience. Experts will present how human-based in vitro and in silico approaches are being developed to model and study the brain, deepen our understanding of neurological processes, and translate findings into therapeutic and safety applications.
Register here (Swiss accreditation for 0.5 day of continuing education (pending confirmation).) |
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| Tech4Eva-Konferenz 2025 |
Be where Femtech disruption happens! The thing about Femtech is that it’s revolutionary. Some of the solutions coming to market are total game-changers for women around the world. And like any start-up, building a product takes time and patience. Hear from experts and innovators what it takes to launch a Femtech start-up.
Why attend?
💥 Don’t miss the opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest advancements in Femtech and connect with 250+ stakeholders, including corporates, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, students, and Femtech enthusiasts to discuss the current & future of technologies for women’s health.
🔎 Hear from the 2025 cohort start-ups of Tech4Eva to learn how they revolutionize the sector with their solutions.
👉 Find investment and partnership opportunities in this thriving sector.
📍 More information and registration here
Event Partners: EPFL Innovation Park, Groupe Mutuel, Artemis Women's Health Foundation. |
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