Like a guiding light, the Boost and Exchange Academic Conference (BEACON) supports early career researchers at the Faculty of Psychology in finding new opportunities for scientific exchange, shared learning, and professional development.

The 6th BEACON will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026.

• Time: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
• Apéro: starts at 5.30 pm  

With this year’s theme, “Question your Science”,  we aim to foster thoughtful reflection on the way we conduct research - encouraging participants to examine current practices, challenge assumptions, and discuss how we can do better. 

Through talks and workshops, as well as informal moments for exchange, attendees will be invited to engage in critical dialogue about the state of our research. Experts’ inputs will offer theoretical and practical perspectives and tools to help us better understand and actively shape good science. Finally, the conference will provide members of the Faculty of Psychology with the opportunity to present their own work in a dedicated poster session. 

For Questions, please write to: beacon-psychologie@clutterunibas.ch 

The Organizing Committee 2026

Camilla Boggia, Romina Kentischer, Christian Ramelow, Lara Schwarz