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Petina Gappah: the new Dürrenmatt Visiting Professor

Zimbabwean author and lawyer Petina Gappah is the 2026 Dürrenmatt Visiting Professor of World Literature. With students, she reads works from the history of colonialism and asks: Who is telling whom?

Media release (in german)

Animal Body Language

How Do You Rescue Cows and Horses?

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In Focus

“Our Bodies as Reflected in Society”

From the muscular aristocrats of antiquity to the “people’s body” of the early 20th century and today’s fitness culture: Two historians and a scholar of religious studies examine influential body ideals and counter-models.

To the uniAKTUELL article

Research

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Medicine

Cannabis study: Regulated distribution promotes lower-risk use

The SCRIPT study, led by the Universities of Bern and Lucerne, presents its first interim findings: They show that regulated access to cannabis appears to encourage a shift toward lower-risk forms of use and does not increase the frequency of use.

To the media release (in german)

Drought 2026

Switzerland’s driest measured summer

Researchers at the University of Bern have compared droughts of the 21st century with those of the past 600 years. Their analysis shows that as climate change progresses, the risk of extreme droughts is increasing significantly.

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Study on Climate Change

Missing Antarctic Data Complicates Sea Level Projections

Gaps in knowledge about the effects of climate change on Antarctica prevent reliable predictions of future global sea level rise. Internationally coordinated on-site measurement campaigns could help close these gaps.

To the media release (in german)

Medicine

AI improves accuracy of risk predictions for heart disease

Two international studies led by researchers in Bern show for the first time that AI can predict the course of two very different heart diseases more accurately than existing, established risk models.

To the media release (in German)

Studies

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Symposium on Criminology and Diversity

“Without Data, All We’re Left With Is Gut Feelings”

Criminologist Ineke Pruin explores how criminology addresses issues such as gender, migration, and mental health. In an interview with uniAKTUELL, she explains what needs to change.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Research is not a luxury

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Nicola Low, a professor of epidemiology and public health, conducts research on communicable diseases and their prevention. She explains in the video that this also helps prepare for potential health crises.

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

Cell Biology

Tracking down the encapsulated genetic material

Cell biologist Peter Meister has been studying how our genome is organized within the cell nucleus for more than 20 years. A special type of nematode is helping him unravel this mystery.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Research is not a luxury

Learning from historical crises

Mirko Nowak, professor of Near Eastern Archaeology, studies ancient Mesopotamia, among other topics, and explains how he uses his excavations to draw conclusions about how early societies responded to water shortages and other crises.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Elite Sports and College Studies

Angeline Favre: First a Master’s Degree, Then the Olympics

Angeline Favre, an épée fencer on the Swiss national team and a master’s student at the University of Bern, successfully balances sports and her studies. Both areas require her full concentration and dedication. /

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Research is not a luxury

Understanding the building blocks of the universe

Michele Weber studies the elementary particles of the universe and the forces between them. In the video, he explains how his research generates fundamental knowledge and drives technological advancements.

The online magazine of the University of Bern

Research is not a luxury

Lessons from Theater History

Theater historian Beate Hochholdinger Reiterer explains what insights she has gained from her research that are relevant to the present day – and why these insights are significant for society.

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

Weiteres

Vice-Rectorate Teaching

Teaching Hub

The Teaching Hub offers you support in designing and administering your teaching. Find basics, methods, tools, advice, and support services quickly and tailored to your current needs.

Access to the Teaching Hub (in German)

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

Building bridges with Africa

Initiative Afrique

Our redesigned platform reflects our continued growth and commitment to showcasing how the University of Bern, together with African, European, and Swiss partners, advances cross-continental and interdisciplinary research collaborations with Africa.

Discover more about us here

Office for Equal Opportunities

Advisory service guide

The University of Bern now offers all employees a comprehensive counseling guide. This provides a clear overview of the wide range of counseling services and contact points available and helps employees quickly find the right support. A workshop will be held on October 21 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to present the counseling services available.

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Lifelong Learning

Continuing Education Programme 2026

Choose from over 140 continuing education programmes – tailored, practice-oriented and research-based.

Continuing education portal (in German)

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

This is Bern

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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.

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