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150 years of Anna Tumarkin

Anniversary celebration

On February 17, 2025, the University of Bern will celebrate the 150th birthday of Anna Tumarkin, the first female professor in Bern and indeed in Europe, with lectures, a panel discussion and musical accompaniment.

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Educational research

Who makes it to university?

In Switzerland, decisions about who goes to university are made at an early age: Social background strongly influences the educational path. A study by the University of Bern shows how inequalities arise - and what could be done about them.

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Climate research

Atlantic circulation stable for decades

A study involving the University of Bern concludes that ocean circulation in the North Atlantic, which includes the Gulf Stream, has not weakened over the past 60 years.

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Searching for the oldest ice

Using Antarctic ice to travel back 1.2 million years

A team from twelve European research institutions has succeeded in retrieving ice cores in the Antarctic containing climate information from the past 1.2 million years and more. The University of Bern plays an important role in this.

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Studies

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People

Financial stability

“Too Big To Fail is everyone's concern”

If a systemically important bank collapses, the real economy can slide into the abyss, says Mirjam Eggen. Together with six other female finance market professors, she invites financial sector players to a symposium for self-reflection and exchange.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

A question for Katrin Karl

Balancing research and teaching

Katrin Karl is Professor of Slavic Linguistics and Head of the Institute of Slavic Languages and Literatures. Discussions with students provide her with a fresh perspective on the connections between research and teaching.

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Students in Science

Developer of a healthy flavour enhancer

Daniel Batora is a postdoc at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. He wants to use a newly discovered class of plant molecules to help food manufacturers make their products healthier.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Three generations, three student experiences

"My alma mater had a profound impact on me"

We gathered with alumni of the University of Bern in the Länggasse for an informal exchange, and what was meant to be a brief meeting turned into a much longer session. So many topics, so many memories!

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Students in science

The mind behind the warning system for tropical nights

The "Bernometer" weather app helps the people of Bern to cope with heatwaves. The initiator of the project is Nils Tinner, a Master's student at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research.

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Cereal cultivation in arid regions

Microbes, algae and genetic engineering for more stable yields

Lorena Ramirez Gonzales is working to make maize and teff more drought-tolerant. In the interview, she explains how her work is helping to stabilize agriculture in arid regions and improve food security.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

The space telescope obeying a doctoral student

"It's really cool to have a space telescope observe what I tell it to observe!" So says doctoral student Jo Ann Egger, the youngest and first student member of the CHEOPS science team. How did she get there?

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Research

Research at a glance

New book in medical history

Medicine, colonialism and Switzerland

Researchers from the Institute for the History of Medicine at the University of Bern critically examine the 1913-founded hospital in Gabon in their book «Albert Schweitzer’s Lambarene». The research findings will be presented on January 31, 2025.

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Universe

Fascinating planetary system discovered

The planetary system WASP-132 contains not only a hot Jupiter, but also a super-Earth - and an icy giant planet. This discovery challenges our understanding of the formation of planetary systems.

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History of Textile Arts

What a piece of silk from Westminster Abbey reveals

A research team led by Corinne Mühlemann discovered that the same silk fabric that served as a seal cover for the English King Henry III (†1272 AD) also encased the bones of Charlemagne (†814 AD) in the Charlemagne Shrine in Aachen.

The online magazine of the University of Bern (in German)

Medicine

Diabetes drug reduces risk of kidney stone recurrence

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This is Bern

Learn more

The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. Academic excellence has earned Bern an international reputation. A large variety of education, sport and cultural opportunities as well as high living and environmental standards make Bern an attractive place for undergraduates, researchers and doctoral students.

International exchange opportunities

The University of Bern has over 300 partner universities all over the world. Find out from two of our students why they loved studying abroad.

University of Bern Internationals

13th day of teaching

Assessment Impossible? Proof of competence and artificial intelligence

Conducting examinations in the age of AI poses new challenges for universities. How should proof of competence be designed in the age of AI? On the 13th Teaching Day at the University of Bern, we will take stock of the current situation and look for answers to the question of how competence-oriented assessment can be carried out with and despite AI.

Learning and Development | LEAD

Are you ready for the next step?

Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2025 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2025 continuing education program is here!

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War in Ukraine

Information and support

The University of Bern strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukrainian students and researchers.

War in Ukraine

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