PSI maintains an open dialogue with the public. This affirmation in the PSI mission statement forms the basis for the work of the Communications department. The aim is to make the social relevance of research at PSI generally known.
PSI communicates with a vast variety of target groups. The Communications department creates a wide range of content for these groups: for the PSI website, for media releases, for social media channels, for the PSI magazine 5232 and for brochures. The Communication department also organises events for the general public. It operates the PSI Visitor Center and the PSI iLab.
News
A surprising twist in the quantum world
An effect known from ball sports also appears in interactions of light and matter. Researchers at PSI have now directly observed this optical phenomenon for the first time.
First positrons for the Future Circular Collider
At Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, positrons have been successfully produced at a test source for CERN’s proposed next-generation particle collider.
Demonstration plant for sustainable aviation fuel inaugurated
On August 20, the inauguration ceremony for a new plant on the PSI campus took place. Here the production of sustainable aviation fuel is being tested: synthetic kerosene produced in an exceptionally efficient way.
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Turns out, science is kinda chic. ✨
From unique large scale research facilities that allow fundamental research to be turned into solutions for society, to inspiring the next generation, here are a…
🏓 What do ping-pong and quantum mechanics have in common?
More than you might think: put the right spin on a ping-pong ball and its trajectory curves – a phenomenon known as the Magnus effect. A…
How can cancer treatment adapt to changes in a patient’s body during therapy?
In this short explainer, Francesca Albertini shares how adaptive proton therapy could help make cancer treatment more…
The first positrons have been successfully produced at a test source for @CERN’s proposed future circular collider (FCC), installed at SwissFEL at PSI Paul Scherrer Institute.
A major technical…
✂️ The official inauguration of the “aerobrew” demonstration plant on the PSI campus marks the beginning of a new chapter for sustainable aviation. It is a joint project of PSI and the Zurich-based…
Exciting news for the IMPACT upgrade project! 🔥
The first components – the collimators – are ready. 🎉 They will be used to trim the proton beam, helping to create HIMB’s high-intensity muon beams…
As patients get older, cancer treatment becomes more challenging because healthy tissue becomes less resilient. Preserving quality of life while safely targeting the tumour becomes increasingly…
How the “unicorn of the seas” got its helix
🦄 Using synchrotron light from SLS, MAX IV, and ESRF, researchers have made the inner spiral structure of the narwhal tusk visible for the first time.
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☄️ 🔴 What a dry meteorite tells us about water on Mars - A piece of Martian rock travelled through space for millions of years and finally arrived at PSI by parcel service. And although it appears…
Three myths about electric cars – what’s actually true? | Beat Fragt⚡🚗
Charging points, everyday usability and power supply. A wide range of claims are made about electric cars. Which of them are…
❄️🥶At SwissFEL, scientists can now capture quantum states that emerge only at extremely low temperatures.
This is thanks to a globally unique setup at the Cristallina experimental station,…
🔹Life paths – Stories from our #PSIAlumni
Hanke Nobbenhuis saves lives – as a First Responder and Samaritan.
At PSI, she worked as a chemist and, through the institute’s fire brigade, found her…
Markus believes diverse teams achieve more than the sum of their individual talents.
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❓What makes a team stronger than its individual members?
☀️ Thank you for…
For Elina, an inclusive workplace is built through everyday actions that help everyone succeed.
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❓What small action helps create a more inclusive workplace?
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For Vitor, innovation happens when people from different disciplines come together.
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❓Who brings a different perspective to your team?
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Najma knows that starting a research career in a new environment is easier when people make you feel welcome.
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❓What helped you feel welcome in a new workplace?
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Tigran's journey from Armenia to PSI shows how science connects people across borders.
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❓How has working with people from different backgrounds enriched your work?
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🏙️⚡ Energia – eine Stadt im Takt der Jahreszeiten
Mit der Eröffnung von Experience Energy Recharged im Verkehrshaus der Schweiz zieht auch Energia ein – ein neues Exponat, das im Rahmen der vom ETH…
For Ting, international collaboration is one of science's greatest strengths.
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❓What perspective has changed the way you think?
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For Abderrahmane, inclusion means being part of the equation—not treated as an exception.
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❓What makes you feel included in a team?
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As a young group leader, Chiara believes everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in science.
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❓Who has supported your growth throughout your career?
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For Martin, the best solutions emerge when different disciplines work together.
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❓What different perspectives strengthen your work?
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After 13 years at PSI, Pablo says it's the people who have made the biggest impact.
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❓What makes a workplace feel like a community to you?
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Balancing research and family inspired Oxana to advocate for more family-friendly environments in science.
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❓What helps you balance work and personal life?
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For Ayush, inclusion starts with being seen.
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❓When do you feel truly seen and valued at work?
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