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The creator economy is a booming industry with around 200 million people considering themselves creators; they follow their passion and share with their online community on the variety of user-generated content networks such as Instagram and SoundCloud their latest creations – from audio to pictures to videos.

According to a recent study, the kids of today don’t aspire anymore to become astronauts, they want to become Youtubers. Firms quickly realized that behind this booming industry is an untapped potential: the creators’ social influence capabilities, meaning creators can act as influencers and endorse products and services on their behalf.

The global influencer market with its paid endorsements is now valued at $24 billion. Andreas Lanz, Professor of Digital Marketing Analytics, will provide an overview of it, from unpaid endorsements – or follow-for-follow approach, which represents the basic form of influencer marketing – to paid endorsements.

Registration

We look forward to your participation. Please register by 15 May 2025.

The global science festival Pint of Science events take place every year across 500 cities and 27 countries and are growing in popularity. A number of science-based presentations are arranged in local pubs with the main objective of bringing science to the general public in a relaxed and casual environment. 

In 2025, we are looking forward to organising the event again in bars and pubs between May 19-21. Every year during the festival people come to the local bars to hear funny, relaxed and informative talks from local scientists and learn something new about the world and the human society. Here is the opportunity for you to meet people eager to share their research over a pint of beer!

Tiny fish, mighty science: everything you wanted to know about Zebrafish in biomedical research

Joaquin Navajas Acedo (Postdoctoral Researcher (Biozentrum, University of Basel)

The Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is commonly found in aquaria at home. You can also find them in research institutions such as the Biozentrum or the Friedrich Miescher Institute. The reason: Zebrafish are vertebrates with brains, eyes, and hearts like us; we share a lot of our genome; and they are transparent and respond to pharmacological treatments. In this lecture, I will guide you through a tour of the development of zebrafish from a single egg; and how we researchers use it to learn about what genes are important for embryos to develop, what goes wrong during cancer, or regeneration of lost tissues.

Growing Brains: How the Human Brain Develops, Grows and Learns

Nora Raschle (Prof. Dr., Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at the University of Zurich)

During childhood and adolescence, the human brain develops, grows and learns at an incredible pace. While genes play a key role in determining when certain brain regions and behaviors emerge, the environment and experiences shape how effectively these networks are built. This talk provides an overview of key neurobiological changes from early childhood, to adolescence to young adulthood and explores factors that can support or hinder development. Topics to discuss may include: learning, brain development, and the risks and opportunities of early life experiences.

Your Brain is Plastic — and That's Fantastic! The Secret to Adapting and Thriving

Büşra Çoban Poppinga (Postdoctoral researcher, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research FMI)

Did you know your brain has plasticity? This incredible ability lets your brain adapt, change, and even unlock new skills. Join me on a journey through the fruit fly brain, where I'll reveal how brains can rewrite their own rules—unlocking hidden cognitive potential in the process. Your brain’s plasticity is not just systematic... it’s fantastic!

Pint of Science Basel 2025

19 May 2025

• from 18:30 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Connecting Art and Science
• from 18:30 pm – Didi Offensiv, Erasmusplatz 12, 4057 Basel: Built by Science: From Mini-Organs to Machine Minds

20 May 2025

• from 19.00 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Investition Gesundheit: Kosten verstehen, Bewegung nutzen
• from 18:30 pm – Didi Offensiv, Erasmusplatz 12, 4057 Basel: Bodies in Motion: Evolution’s Shape-Shifting Story

21 May 2025

• from 18:30 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Brain and Development: Unlocking the Secrets of Learning and Adaptation
• from 18:30 pm – Manabar, Güterstrasse 99, 4053 Basel: Quantum Technologies: Signal in the Noise?

The global science festival Pint of Science events take place every year across 500 cities and 27 countries and are growing in popularity. A number of science-based presentations are arranged in local pubs with the main objective of bringing science to the general public in a relaxed and casual environment. 

In 2025, we are looking forward to organising the event again in bars and pubs between May 19-21. Every year during the festival people come to the local bars to hear funny, relaxed and informative talks from local scientists and learn something new about the world and the human society. Here is the opportunity for you to meet people eager to share their research over a pint of beer!

From the Lightbulb to the Quantum Computer

Aldo Tarascio (PhD Student, University of Basel)

Quantum computing is the ultimate frontier of science. But how did we get here? What key breakthroughs led to the birth of this technology? Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers take advantage of the weirdness of the quantum world and use quantum bits or qubits. So, how are we building one? Come and get a picture of what research looks like in the most advanced institutions.

May the force be with you

Akash Gupta (PhD Student, University of Basel)

The main objective of my talk is to showcase how we use advanced microscopes to visualize the incredibly small building blocks of our world. Specifically, I will focus on how Scanning Probe Microscopy allows us to see atoms, molecules, and even electrons.

I will begin by highlighting the role of forces in our daily lives and how these forces shape the world at a much smaller scale. Then, I will explore what happens when we try to control these forces to improve our lives. To do that, we first need to observe them—because seeing is believing. This idea naturally leads to an introduction to Scanning Probe Microscopy, which I will explain gradually with the help of animations.

To make the experience more tangible, I might provide raw materials for the audience to examine, helping them grasp how size scales down to the atomic level. The talk will feature stunning microscopic images, which I believe will captivate and inspire the audience.

Quantum Computers for All

Pierre Chevalier Kwon (Research Associate, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW)

You often hear about so-called quantum technologies—a mix of overhyped projects and, sometimes, even outright scams. But beyond the buzz, there are truly impactful technologies grounded in quantum physics. Among them, quantum computing stands out as one of the most promising. In particular, we will discuss a local project aiming to develop a low-cost, open-source quantum computer. Come and discover what it’s really about!

Pint of Science Basel 2025

19 May 2025

• from 18:30 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Connecting Art and Science
• from 18:30 pm – Didi Offensiv, Erasmusplatz 12, 4057 Basel: Built by Science: From Mini-Organs to Machine Minds

20 May 2025

• from 19.00 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Investition Gesundheit: Kosten verstehen, Bewegung nutzen
• from 18:30 pm – Didi Offensiv, Erasmusplatz 12, 4057 Basel: Bodies in Motion: Evolution’s Shape-Shifting Story

21 May 2025

• from 18:30 pm – Klara, Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel: Brain and Development: Unlocking the Secrets of Learning and Adaptation
• from 18:30 pm – Manabar, Güterstrasse 99, 4053 Basel: Quantum Technologies: Signal in the Noise?

Die Teilnehmerinnen lernen die ausgewählten Wissenschaften in ihren Grundzügen kennen und sie wertzuschätzen. Sie werden anhand von Beispielen dazu motiviert, darüber nachzudenken, wie ihre eigene akademische Disziplin mit anderen ausgewählten Disziplinen zusammenhängt: Dies ermöglicht ihnen eine Übersicht über die Wissenschaften. Sie erwerben eine erste Grundlage für eine breite gesamtwissenschaftliche, inter- und transdisziplinäre Grundkompetenz, die ihren Beitrag zur Lösung gesellschaftlicher Probleme leisten kann.

Die folgenden Disziplinen werden dazu vorgestellt:
1. Physik
2. Chemie
3. Biologie
4. Geschichte
5. Philologie und Literaturwissenschaften
6. Ökonomie
7. Theologie
8. Medizin
9. Psychologie
10. Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften
11. Rechtswissenschaften (vakant)
12. Philosophie und Wissenschaftstheorie
13. Inter- und transdisziplinäre Grundlagen der Zusammenarbeit.
Die Reihenfolge ist durch die Verfügbarkeit der Dozentinnen und Dozenten bestimmt.

Eine Ringvorlesung mit kulturwissenschaftlichen Perspektiven auf den Eurovision Song Contest in Basel 2025.

PD Dr. med. Michael Büttcher, Privatdozent für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde

Mit musikalischer Umrahmung und anschliessendem Apéro. Anmeldung für den Apéro erwünscht bis 9. Mai mit Mail an: philosophic@unibas.ch