Communication and Outreach is key to the NCCR Evolving Language. With it, our research can be made available to the public and have an impact on the world. Find all the news, events and ressources related to communication and outreach from our center on this page.
News and events
Latest news
The Swiss Science Olympiad inspires over 8000 talented teenagers from Switzerland and Liechtenstein with workshops, camps and challenges in biology, chemistry, geography, informatics, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, robotics and economics. Get involved as a volunteer in the way that suits you, your availability and your passions. Find more details in this article.
This weekend, the researchers of the NCCR Evolving Language presented their research involving the apes of the Basel Zoo to the visitors of the "Basel Zoo Nacht"!
In June 2024, the project started its second phase. Discover all about it with NCCR director Balthasar Bickel in this video.
Find even more related news on our news webpage under "Communication and Outreach".
Upcoming events
Public kick-off event – NCCR Evolving Language
For more events, visit the events page with the filter “Communication and Outreach”.
Communication projects
Questions & Answers with NCCR researchers
Our researchers answered questions from our Instagram community! Have a look…
My work pictured by AI
The NCCR Evolving Language asked the MidJourney bot – an AI capable of generating images based on a text – to illustrate the work of about 30 of its researchers. Enjoy the results!
NCCR: On The Field
Spend a day in the life of NCCR researchers, through the NCCR: On The Field project!
Behind the Lens – NCCR Evolving Language
The communication project “Behind the Lens” allows you to discover our researchers’ work and daily life through the camera’s lens or other capturing device. Explore their submissions!
Ressources for researchers
We made a booklet to help researchers in their communication with the public! In it you can learn more about the importance of sharing research with the public, the does and don’t of communication, and tips for interviews, TV appearances…
SNSF Media Training Courses
The SNSF is offering training courses in communication. The dates for the 2024 sessions are out! More information about the courses are available on the SNSF’s website. Please check conditions before registering.