Silvie Cuperus, Dr.
- Head of Communication & Events
- Phone
- +41 (0) 44 633 87 11
- Address
- Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
I am Head of Life Science Zurich (LSZ) since 2017.
At Life Science Zurich, I am responsible for the Communication & Events. I support researchers in science communication and realize outreach activities. My tasks include the planning and implementation of FameLab Switzerland, a science competition, the Cafes Scientifiques, the Global Science Film Festival or the organization of the Zunkunftstag at Campus Irchel and the Science and Nature Festival on Campus Irchel. I work with various partners such as reatch, Pint of Science, Open Innovation in Life Sciences and UZH Science Alumni . I also support institutes and researchers in organizing scientific meetings.
I have a background in science and engineering and broad experience in network management, program and project management, and coaching and mentoring of young scientists. I am also on the advisory board of Reatch - Research, Think, Change and the Swiss Young Academy and of Open Innovation in Life Sciences.
Head of Life Science Zurich
I have been Head of Life Science Zurich (LSZ) since 2017. In this role, I am responsible for the operational management of the unit, as well as shaping its long-term direction. I strengthen the dialogue between science and the public, and promote networking within the Zurich life sciences community.
Head Communication & Events
As Head of Communications and Events, I plan and implement a wide range of science communication activities. I develop and manage formats that make science accessible and facilitate interaction between researchers and the public. I also support UZH and ETH institutes in organising scientific conferences.
Events & Outreach Programmes
- Brain Fair
- Cook the Science
- FameLab Switzerland
- Global Science Film Festival
- Forscher*innen teilen Wissen
- Einblicke in die Forschung mit Tieren
- Café Scientifique
- Science and Nature Festival Irchel
- Nationaler Zukunftstag Campus Irchel
Cooperations
I cooperate with numerous partners from science and society.
Partners (selection)
- Open Innovation in Life Sciences (Member of the advisory board)
- Reatch - Research, Think, Change (Member of the advisory board)
- Life Science Zurich Business Network (vice-president)
- SciArt - Exploring the Fusio of Art & Science (member of the board)
- Swiss Science Film Academy
- LASER – Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous
Background
With my background in natural sciences and engineering, as well as many years of experience in network, programme and project management, I am committed to making science accessible and relevant. I am also actively involved in coaching and mentoring young scientists.
Education
- Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Research Management, University of Bern
- Dr. sc. ETH in Food Chemistra, ETH Zurich
- Studied food science at ETH Zurich
Career milestones (selection)
- Programme Manager, Swiss Study Foundation (2012–2017)
- Project Manager, Swiss Food Research (2008–2012)
- Research Associate, Department of Biotechnology, ZHAW (2007–2008)