Rhetoric course: Bringing science to life On April 16 and 17, doctoral students from the SNI PhD School participated in an instructive and prac- tical rhetoric course. Under the professional guid- ance 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, how to handle chal- lenging interview situations with confidence and competence and how to discuss topics respectfully with colleagues. SNI post Industry Night: A successful evening The Swiss Nanoscience Institute participated in the In- dustry Night for the first time on April 24 and it was a great success. From 5 p.m. to midnight, numerous visi- tors 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 complete a work- shop in rhetoric and communication. (Photos: A. Baumgartner) 46 SNI INSight June 2026