A new measure: quantum reform of the modern metric system
Public lecture at the University of Basel by Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. William D. Phillips on a revolutionary quantum reform of the modern metric system, exploring how quantum concepts may reshape measurement standards.
Woche des Gehirns 2026
Join Basel's Week of the Brain 2026 for an insightful evening with Prof. Silvia Arber as she explains how the brain steers movement, prioritizes gestures, and coordinates motor planning, at USB ZLF.
Feierabendrundgang: Migrationsgeschichten
Join a relaxed after-work tour at Basler Papiermühle exploring Migration Stories and migration history in the historic Basel paper mill. No registration needed; CHF 15 entry, passes may apply.
Kriminelles Basel - Auf den Spuren historischer Verbrechen
Explore Basel's dark side on a 1.5-hour guided walk from Antoniterhofbrunnen to Marktplatz, uncovering medieval to 20th-century crimes, poison, gangs, and nun revolts—perfect for true-crime fans.
Komplementärtherapie bei Rheuma
Public evening talk in Basel about complementary therapies for rheumatic diseases, with practitioners presenting Shiatsu, Craniosacral therapy, and related methods, explaining how they work and how to support body, mind, and spirit.
Basel Hip-Hop History Talk
A Basel History Day talk tracing the urban youth culture and the history of Basel hip-hop, exploring roots, pioneers, and its impact on local scenes at Barakuba.
Interfinity: Gravitational Waves
An engaging science lecture in Basel titled Interfinity: Gravitational Waves, detailing the discovery and detection of gravitational waves, LIGO/Virgo methods, and how these waves reshape our view of the cosmos.
Basel History Day: Talk at Museum der Kulturen Basel
Basler Geschichtstage at Museum der Kulturen Basel offers a day of history-focused talks and cultural insights inside Basel's renowned museum, inviting the public to explore the city's past through lectures and exhibits.
Basler Hip-Hop History Talk
An engaging Basler Geschichtstage talk at Barakuba tracing the origins and evolution of Basel's hip-hop scene, highlighting key artists, venues, and how urban youth culture shaped the city's music and identity.
Was bedeutet Freiheit? Für die Ukraine, für Europa. Analysen und Perspektiven
An engaging panel at the University of Basel examining what freedom means for Ukraine and Europe, featuring Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist Maxim Butkewitsch in a timely discussion on politics and rights.
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Sensitive photographs?
A Basel museum talk examining colonial-era photographs, challenging stereotypes and racist attributions in historical photo collections; researchers Sandrine Mischler and Aila Özvegyi report on ongoing work and invite dialogue.
Leben mit Metastasen: Podiumsdiskussion
Engaging panel at Alte Markthalle Basel on living with metastases (March 21, 2026, 2 pm). Medical professionals and patient voices discuss treatment options, coping strategies, and support resources in an informative, public health dialogue.
Guided tour: Colonial legacies in Basel
Join a guided tour at Museum der Kulturen Basel exploring how colonial histories shape today’s world, featuring voices from formerly colonised regions and the stories behind the museum’s objects.
Augusta Raurica in a nutshell
Join a German-guided, 1-hour introductory tour at Augusta Raurica, starting from the big bronze model to explore daily life in a Roman town, view the Roman house, admire the largest silver hoard, and imagine a theatre spectacle.
The history of healing
Explore Basel's Pharmacy Museum on a guided tour through five millennia of healing—from ancient remedies and amulets to laboratory equipment, with expert insights into how medicine evolved.
Barbara Buser – Pionierin der Nachhaltigkeit
A German-language lecture at Kulturhaus Palazzo Kino in Luzern spotlighting Barbara Buser as a pioneer of sustainability, exploring her work, impact on eco-innovations, and lessons for responsible leadership.
Liberating Painting: Women from Antiquity to the Present
Join Melissa Absarah Torres at Ausstellungsraum Klingental for a compelling lecture on Liberating Painting, tracing how women artists from antiquity to the present across Europe, China and India reshaped painting and challenged artistic norms.
History of the Kleine Klingental: from nuns to the museum
Explore the 750-year story of Kleine Klingental in a guided museum tour at Museum Kleines Klingental, linking the life of medieval nuns to the convent’s later transformation, with visual material and a look at the monastery model.
The villa of René Clavel, lover of antiquities
Join a German-guided tour of René Clavel's villa at Augusta Raurica, walking through the original interiors and hearing stories about the Basel-based patron and his passion for antiquities amid the Roman-era park and gardens.
Train with gladiators
Experience ancient Rome at Augusta Raurica with Ars Gladiatoria: an interactive gladiator training session that teaches fighting techniques, armor fitting, and weapon handling while exploring evidence of gladiators and women fighters.
Dialogue tour: The perfect dinner at Augusta Raurica
Join a guided dialogue through the Augusta Raurica exhibition 'The perfect dinner. Romans, power and rubbish' to explore Roman banquets, social structures, and politics, with interactive stations and a final Roman wine tasting.
ReRenaissance-Basel: What I sing to you!
Explore how 16th–17th century Basel readers heard news performed as song pamphlets and street ballads, in a guided event at Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche. Learn how early modern audiences heard information in a vibrant, audio-driven public culture.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
One-shot history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel on Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). Explore the master's life and masterpieces in Basel, with Italian-language course notes, Saturday mornings 10:30-12:00, starting 06 June 2026.
Geschichte der Philosophie I: Von der Antike ins Mittelalter
Four-session philosophy course tracing the shift from antiquity to the Middle Ages at Volkshochschule beider Basel; sessions meet Wednesdays 18:15–20:00 starting 3 June 2026 in Basel.
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