07 Sep 2026
Organizer:
Zurich Basel Plant Science Center
Events, Informational event
PSC Welcome Event
This event is supposed to inform PhD students who registered for the PhD program Science and Policy OR Plant Sciences already. An overview about documents, processes and further offers of the PSC and PSC members will be given. 03 Dec 2026
Location: Audi Max ETH Zurich
Organizer:
Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center
Congress / Conference / Symposium
PSC Symposium 2026 - From Genes to Landscapes
You’re a junior researcher with a project focusing on plant adaptation to changing environments, plant-soil or plant-pathogen interactions, biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem science or developing frameworks translating scientific findings…
06 Aug. 2026
Zeit: 12:30 - 14:00
Ort: Schönbeinstrasse 18-20, 4056 Basel
Veranstalter:
Compass, avuba, skuba
Wellness Cafe @Cafeteria of the Main University Library
Fancy a coffee? Your mental wellbeing needs a break with peers? Join us at the Wellness Café! 21 Sept. 2026
Zeit: 09:30 - 17:00
Ort: Room 4, Deutsches Seminar, Nadelberg 4, 4051 Basel
Veranstalter:
avuba
avuba Writing Retreat
Spend an entire day focused on your writing in a supportive atmosphere of fellow writers. The coffee break in the morning is offered by avuba, please bring your own lunch and afternoon snack. 24 Sept. 2026
Zeit: 17:00 - 20:00
Ort: tbd
Veranstalter:
avuba, GRACE, central services
Apéro for New and Current PhD Candidates and Postdocs
We are pleased to invite you to two special events designed to help you start your journey at the University of Basel! 29 Sept. 2026
Zeit: 12:15 - 13:30
Ort: Petersplatz 1, Kollegienhaus, room 103
Veranstalter:
avuba
Lunchtime Meeting: Becoming Faculty (Social Sciences)
Are you preparing for the academic job market in the social sciences? Prof. Dr Stefanie Bailer will share some tips on strategies when it comes to landing your first faculty position. Sandwiches are available between 12.15pm and 12.30pm. 15 Okt. 2026 - 22 Okt. 2026
Zeit: 09:00 - 13:00
Ort: online
Veranstalter:
avuba
Fighting Imposter Syndrome in Academia (for advanced doctoral researchers)
Are you an advanced doctoral researcher and feel like you're not good enough? Join Prof. Dr Maria Douneva online on 15.10. & 22.10. from 9am to 1pm, and learn how to combat these feelings of inadequacy. Registration deadline is October 12. 19 Okt. 2026
Zeit: 09:30 - 17:00
Ort: Room 4, Deutsches Seminar, Nadelberg 4, 4051 Basel
Veranstalter:
avuba
avuba Writing Retreat
Spend an entire day focused on your writing in a supportive atmosphere of fellow writers. The coffee break in the morning is offered by avuba, please bring your own lunch and afternoon snack. 03 Nov. 2026
Zeit: 12:30 - 13:30
Ort: online
Veranstalter:
avuba
Lunchtime Meeting (online) for non-EU/EFTA citizens: Working in Switzerland after a PhD or postdoc
Are you a third-country national whose (post-)doctoral contract is about to run out? Fiorella Deshogues, a legal advisor specialized in Migration Law (MLaw), informs you about your options when it comes to staying in Switzerland. 16 Nov. 2026
Zeit: 09:30 - 17:00
Ort: Room 4, Deutsches Seminar, Nadelberg 4, 4051 Basel
Veranstalter:
avuba
avuba Writing Retreat
Spend an entire day focused on your writing in a supportive atmosphere of fellow writers. The coffee break in the morning is offered by avuba, please bring your own lunch and afternoon snack. 17 Nov. 2026 - 24 Nov. 2026
Zeit: 09:00 - 13:00
Ort: online
Veranstalter:
avuba
Fighting Imposter Syndrome in Academia (for postdoctoral researchers)
Are you a postdoctoral researcher and feel like you're not good enough? Join Prof. Dr Maria Douneva online on 17.11. & 24.11. from 9am to 1pm, and learn how to combat these feelings of inadequacy. Registration deadline is November 12. 23 Nov. 2026
Zeit: 18:15 - 20:00
Ort: Petersplatz 1, Kollegienhaus, room 117
avuba General Meeting 2026 followed by pizza
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