Past events
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The SNI PhD School celebrates its birthday
10 years ago, the first doctoral students started their research at the SNI PhD School - reason enough to invite all current and former doctoral students as well as their project leaders to celebrate this anniversary together. Around 80…/ News, Berichte
MINT on the move
During two days, the SNI's outreach team was on the train to talk, tinker and experiment with anyone who wanted to. On the Treno Gottardo of the Schweizer Südostbahn (SOB), we had a diverse program available in the family compartment. From…
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Annual Event
This year’s Annual Event was a very special occasion indeed. On the one hand, it was wonderful to have the opportunity to get together with colleagues again in a carefree manner in order to exchange ideas, learn about new developments in…
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Nano-Tech Apéro
This year, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) hosted a well-attended Nano-Tech Apéro that brought together over 60 guests from research institutions and industry at the end of October. The event…
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Water-related experiments, shimmering chocolate and much more
Over recent months, the SNI’s outreach team has been out and about more than ever before. Barely a week went by without an event where the SNI team shared their fascination with the natural sciences through fascinating examples. All about…
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tunBasel – Great for children and young people
May 2022 saw the return of tunBasel after a two-year hiatus, offering children and young people the chance to experience natural sciences and technology for themselves by taking part in numerous activities. Together with the Department of…
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AFM workshop – An offer from the SNI
It’s hard to imagine the world of modern research without atomic force microscopes (AFMs). These instruments help researchers around the world to shed light on physical, chemical and biological processes by visualizing the world of atoms…
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Nanoscience in the Snow – Always a refreshing and inspiring experience
Going by the name of “Nanoscience in the Snow,” the SNI Winter School is always a highlight for SNI PhD students. It is an opportunity for them to discuss their wide-ranging dissertation projects in an informal setting and to spend a few…
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“Voller Energie” – An exhibition all about water
On 6 March, Dr. Marc Seidel, the manager of Museum Burghalde in Lenzburg, opened the special exhibition “Voller Energie” (Full of energy), which was developed to mark the 100th anniversary of the Lenzburg municipal utilities. The Swiss…