SmallTalk 2026: Compelling presentations of block courses We congratulate all nanoscience students who pre- sented the results of their block courses at this year’s “SmallTalk.” At the end of their bachelor’s program in nanoscience, they give a presentation and use a poster to showcase what they have learned during their three-week internships in a wide variety of re- search groups. SNI post with video NanoTec Apéro: Insights into applied research in the Nano-Argovia program This year’s NanoTec Apéro took place at the FHNW School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences and offered exciting insights into applied research projects within the SNI’s Nano-Argovia Program. The event kicked off with a varied lab tour, during which participants had the opportunity to visit four different laboratories and gain a firsthand look at the research work being conducted on-site. This was fol- lowed by four presentations on ongoing and completed Nano-Argovia projects, as well as on the new opportu- nity for feasibility studies. This year, the scientific proj- ects focused on optics and quantum technology – a di- verse and innovative field of research. SNI post SmallTalk is all about science. Through presentations and a lively poster ses- sion, students showcase their results from the block courses. The NanoTec-Apéro offers a great opportunity to get to know partners in the SNI network and their research, and to exchange ideas about applied research projects in the Nano-Argovia program. 44 SNI INSight June 2026
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