Rhetoric Course: Bringing science to life From 16 to 17 April 2026, doctoral students from the SNI PhD School participated in an instructive and practical rhetoric course. Under the professional guidance of science journalist Atlant Bieri, the young researchers experienced what is essential for effec- tive communication through numerous exercises. They learned how to present their scientific work in an engaging and coherent way, to handle challenging interview situations with confidence and compe- tence and to discuss topics respectfully with col- leagues. SNI post Industry Night: A Successful Evening The Swiss Nanoscience Institute participated in the In- dustry Night for the first time on 24 April 24 and it was a great success. From 5 PM to midnight, numerous vis- itors explored the SNI’s offerings at the University of Basel’s Pharma Center. SNI post with video Until midnight, visitors streamed into the Pharma Center to attend lectures on Nano Imaging and to conduct experiments. During their time in the SNI PhD School, doctoral students once complete a workshop in rhetoric and communication. (Images: A. Baumgartner) 46 SNI INSight June 2026