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| Newsletter 3/2024 |
Dear reader,
We think that talking about science and current research findings in a manner understandable to each and every one is really essential. Therefore, we have picked among other things a few smaller and bigger events with that focus for you. Come by and learn more about what’s on in research right now!
Best regards
Life Science Zurich
Silvie Cuperus & Helen Stauffer
Communication & Events
www.lifescience-zurich.uzh.ch |
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| Pint of Science |
Pint of Science is a pop-up science festival where current scientific topics are presented in a simple way by researchers and aimed at a lay audience. Pint of Science brings scientists to your local bar or café to share the latest discoveries in science. Come along for a drink and a bite to eat and be inspired. At four different locations in Zurich, we will talk about artificial intelligence, mental health, sustainability, neuro-engineering, sexually transmitted diseases, the environment, anthropology and much more!
Pint of Science Zürich is taking place on May 13 to 15, 7 to 9 pm at the following locations: Cooper's Pub, Sein, The Alehouse und Norden Bar. See the detailed program here.. No registration required and free entry. |
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| FameLab heat in Zurich |
FameLab is an international science slam competition for young researchers aiming to discover and promote new communication talents from the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, engineering and social sciences around the world. Researchers present their scientific topic to the general public with an original 3-minute talk - scientifically correct, clear and above all charismatic!
Join us for an evening of exciting and interesting presentations and support young researchers in the Zurich selection for FameLab! The winners will take part in the national final on September 26 in Bern. |
| • | | When and where: Wednesday, 22 May 2024. FocusTerra, Sonneggstrasse 5, 8092 Zurich, 6 pm |
| • | | No registration necessary, free of charge - just drop by! |
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| Reatch nanoTalks: Cloudy with a chance of science art |
In today’s data-driven world, seeing really is believing. One of the easiest ways to understand data is through visual representations. However, creating helpful visualizations is no easy task. From data that can tell us what the climate was like and is going to be like in the future to fun ways of understanding chemistry, speakers Dr Simon Scherrer (MeteoSchweiz) and Chrysa Chouliara (freelance visual communicator and Visual Communication Specialist at ETH Zürich) will explain how they use data visualization to help bring data and scientific concepts to the public.
Join the event at 18:30 on May 30 2024 in the ETHZ PBLabs space (RZ building, room D8, Clausiusstrasse 59, 8006 Zürich) for these exciting talks and an apéro! More more about the Reatch nanoTalks see here. |
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| Science Pavilion und Science Lab Events im May |
| The Science Pavilion UZH and the Science Lab UZH are offering a number of events in May. |
| • | | 8 May, 18:00 Guided tour in the Science Pavilion on "Women in Mathematics". More information and registration here |
| • | | 15 May 17:00 in the Science Pavilion, Women in Maths - Networking Event for female students. More information and registration here. |
| • | | 22 May 13:00 Guided tour Biodiversity in the Irchelpark. More information and registration here. |
| • | | 22 May 17:00 Guided tour Crowdwater in Irchelpark. More information and registration here |
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| A party-style evening event for young people that combines science, art, and entertainment. Researchers and start-ups from ETH and UZH will be presenting their projects and inviting visitors to try them out. The museums also offer short, guided tours, a DJ plays music and drinks are available at the bar. Each event focuses on a different theme, complementing the current exhibition. |
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| NACHTAKTIV takes place every Thursday from 19:00 to 22:30. Admission is free. For more information and tickets, see the website. |
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| ETH Public Tour at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel |
| How does cancer interact with its environment? This question is the focus of the Laboratory for Systems Physiology at ETH Zurich. Here, liver metastases are investigated in order to better understand the interactions between liver and cancer cells. The researchers use three-dimensional cell models, so-called organoids, to reproduce metastases in the laboratory. You can find out more about this promising research method on a guided tour of the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel (in German). Register on the website. |
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With the motto "Discover | Explore | Celebrate diversity", the Faculty of Science invites you to an afternoon full of inspiration, activities and encounters at the Irchel Campus of the University of Zurich.
The Science and Nature Festival will take place on Saturday, 8 June 2024, from 12:00-17:00. You can expect a variety of activities and opportunities to explore the world of science. We offer something for everyone: exciting experiments, interactive workshops, fascinating guided tours and readings. Music and food trucks create a pleasant atmosphere. You have the chance to vote for the best photo in the photo competition!
All further information and the program can be found on the website. Free entry. No registration required. |
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Together with science communicators, we organized a workshop for young researchers from the University of Zurich and ETH. Thanks to the support of the UZH Graduate Campus and the UZH Science Alumni, we were able to offer this course for 20 participants on the topics of writing, illustration and outreach with a focus on social media in science communication.
Two articles were produced as part of the workshop and published at Fact&Reasons:: |
| • | | Dive into the effects of meditation on our brain in article by Elena Giuliano and Nathalie Tichy. |
| • | | Explore the butterfly effect and its profound impact on our understanding of the world in "Order out of Chaos" by Giada Finocchio, Timothy Bradley and David Tippett. |
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| UZH 3R Award 2024: Call for Nominations! |
The UZH 3R Award is intended to highlight the efforts and successes of UZH staff in the field of 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use in science and education), both within and outside UZH, and thus promote the 3R principles at UZH. The award is endowed with 5000 CHF and is presented annually.
Nominations for the UZH 3R Award 2024 are now being accepted here, deadline is 15 June 2024, 23:59. |
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| Career paths as a lecturer |
| The Graduate Campus UZH is inviting you to learn and talk about different career paths. The next guest has a PhD in educational science and trains future teachers at PH Zug. The event will take place in German. Please register here to participate. |
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