NCCR Separations is committed to engaging with society and making research accessible beyond academia. Through participation in institutional, national, and international outreach events, we promote dialogue on sustainable separation technologies and inspire the next generation of scientists and general public.
Institutional Events
EPFL Scientastic gives NCCR Separations the opportunity to engage children, families, and the public through hands-on activities that showcase sustainable separation technologies and inspire curiosity about science.
ETHZ & UZH Scientifica
is the biennial science festival of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, bringing together researchers and the public through interactive exhibits, workshops, and talks
UniFR Explora is the University of Fribourg’s Culture, Science & Society festival, bringing together researchers and the public through interactive activities, demonstrations, workshops, and talks that make science accessible and engaging.
National and International Events & Competitions
Science Slam is a public science communication event where researchers present their work in short, engaging, and entertaining talks.
Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180) is a science communication competition where PhD present their research in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience.
Pint of Science is an annual international science festival that brings researchers into local cafés and pubs to share their latest discoveries with the general public.
SNSF Scientific Image Competition is an annual competition organized by the SNSF that celebrates outstanding images and videos from research.
Falling Walls Lab Switzerland is a science communication and pitch competition where students and early-career researchers present their innovative ideas in just three minutes.
TEDx Talks are independently organized events inspired by TED that bring together speakers from diverse fields to share ideas in short, impactful presentations