Activities and Events
FG EduTalk
EduTalk (Education Talk) is a new event series hosted by FG Basel, offering a platform to explore and expand upon current educational challenges and topics. Taking place three times a year, the series focuses on themes such as experiences of foreignness, ADHD and other learning or developmental differences that shape the educational experience.
Featuring speakers of TEDx Talks level quality, EduTalk offers informative and thought-provoking sessions aimed at fostering dialogue, raising awareness, and strengthening the connection between schools, families, and the broader community.
Each event concludes with a relaxed apéro – a chance to continue the conversation, exchange perspectives, and build relationships in an informal setting.
Whether you're a teacher*, parent, student or community member – EduTalk invites you to join the discussion!
* A certificate of participation and professional development will be issued for teachers.
Edu Talk with Kristen and Nate Pressner
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 6.30 - 7.30pm + Apéro
Location: FG Basel Canteen
Neurodiversity and ADHD Awareness and What Most of Us Get Wrong: An Evening with Kristen and Nate Pressner.
What if many of our assumptions about attention, motivation, and learning are fundamentally off-track?
In this session, Kristen Pressner, a Roche HR executive whose recent TEDx talk has sparked wide conversation, shares the shift in understanding that emerged after decades as a global HR executive and as a parent to four children whose potential she couldn’t “unlock” with the usual approaches.
She is joined by her son Nate, who grew up in the Swiss school system and only as an adult discovered why it felt like his potential was supernaturally blocked, and how this new awareness and a shift in approach unlocked confidence, capability, and that potential.
Together, they will explore:
• The common misperceptions about neurodiversity
• Why common “support” strategies can unintentionally backfire
• What it means to be a true “brain friend” — at home, in classrooms, and in community
• How to recognize strengths and potential that are often overlooked
They'll share real lived experience and practical shifts that support a more “brain-friendly” environment where everyone can shine. The evening will be interactive, and we invite you to watch the 14-minute TEDx talk in advance and bring your questions and experiences.
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Kristen & Nathaniel Pressner
Kristen Pressner is Global Head of People & Culture for a prominent Swiss multinational, her passion for inclusion and unleashing potential has made her a sought-after voice, regularly appearing on international “Top HR Influencer” lists. Originally from the U.S., Kristen relocated to Switzerland with her husband and four children 18 years ago. Her recent TEDx talk on neurodiversity has sparked worldwide conversations, most recently earning her an invitation from the World Economic Forum to contribute to their Brain Economy Initiative.
Her son, Nathaniel Pressner, brings the next-generation perspective. A Sociology and English student at the University of Basel, aspiring HR leader in his own right, and a product of the Swiss school system (International school, local Gymnasium and Swiss University), he has explored how systems shape individual potential. His own TEDx talk on fake news has been highly regarded and reflects his passion for helping people see the unseen forces in their lives.
Together, they connect the dots between research, lived experience, and real-world impact—opening fresh conversations for parents, educators, and young people about neurodiversity and the surprising reason so many “can’t get it together.
Edu Talk with Dr. Christa Uehlinger
Date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Time: 6.30 - 7.30pm + Apéro
Location: FG Basel Canteen
More than fondue and chocolate: An insight to Swiss culture and what it takes to feel at home.
Living in a new country is more than just relocating. It means adapting to a new culture while navigating the gap to your own. Let’s be honest: that’s easier said than done.
In this session, we’ll take a closer look at what it takes for families to settle into a new environment. We’ll dive into Swiss culture and unpack why the Swiss tend to behave and communicate like they do.
Understanding this can help you navigate everyday life with more ease and confidence.
Ever wondered why Swiss say thank you a thousand times? Or why you might not get invited over even after months of friendly chats? Or why you shouldn’t take a shower after ten pm? We’ll decode some of these moments and more. 😊
You’ll walk away with insights, practical tips and perhaps a new perspective on Switzerland as home.
We strive for an interactive session and invite you to bring your questions and experiences.
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Dr. Christa Uehlinger is passionate about helping people leverage cultural differences with openness and curiosity. She is the owner of christa uehlinger linking people.
Her profound interest in people from a young age led her to pursue advanced studies in law, communications, and intercultural competence. She holds a PhD from the University of Zurich; is certified by the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) in Portland; is an IDI Qualified Administrator; and trained in Psychosynthesis with Will Parfitt. In 2019, Dr. Uehlinger received the Rooney Scholarship from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh/USA and has guest-lectured in South Korea and throughout Europe.
She has worked at a senior level in training, consultancy, and communications for diverse industries from blue-chip companies like ABB and Novartis, to health care, education, public administration, and protective services.
Always one to ‘walk her talk’, Dr. Uehlinger went as far as testing herself among tribes in Papua, where she was unfamiliar with the language and culture. An explorer at heart, she is on a continuous journey of discovery, encouraging others to approach diversity with openness and curiosity.
Keeping things human in our new landscape of remote working and artificial intelligence, Dr. Uehlinger launched Linking People Practice Circles to support and facilitate individuals from all walks of life to work through cross-cultural challenges together, empowering them to be self-sufficient while creating connections across a range of backgrounds, generations, and sectors.
Today, she also continues to lecture at University of St.Gallen and OST University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland. In 2024, she received the Best Teaching Award.
In 2023, Dr. Uehlinger was invited to be a TEDx Speaker on the topic The Gift of Foreignness.
She is the author of Being Different Together and the game Puzzling Intercultural Stories.
FG Community Coffee Morning
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Time: 8.00 - 10.00am
Location: FG Basel
Come and join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection!
Whether you're new to the FG community or have been here for years, this is a great opportunity to meet, share ideas, and enjoy a friendly chat.
Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you there!