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Welcome message from Virginia Richter

In her welcome message, the new Rector Virginia Richter expresses her pleasure at assuming the leadership of the University of Bern. She emphasizes the importance of trust, dialogue, exchange and shared values.

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Bernese climate research

Farewell to Thomas Stocker

Thomas Stocker is one of the figureheads of the University of Bern and a climate researcher of international renown. Now he is retiring. In this farewell interview, he looks back on the highs and lows of his career.

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Exhibition

Misjudged relatives - of wild cousins and forgotten grandparents

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Eva Menasse at "Zeitgedanken"

"Global digitalisation is the true turning point"

In an engaging speech in front of a packed audience at the Casino Bern, author Eva Menasse expressed her usual pointed opinion on whether and how digitalisation threatens a free society.

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Diversity at the workplace

"Diverse teams are more productive and creative"

For four years, researchers across Europe conducted research and developed measures to promote gender diversity in the world of work. An interview with G-VERSITY initiator and coordinator Sabine Sczesny on the conclusion of the large-scale project.

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Disability rights action days

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Exam stress?

Take a deep breath!

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Fall semester 2024

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People

Estimating flood damage with a new tool

How does climate change affect the risk of flooding in Switzerland and why are new protective measures necessary? Andreas Zischg from the Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks at the University of Bern explains.

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Farewell interview with Christian Leumann

Rector Christian Leumann is leaving the University of Bern to become The Head of the Interim Management Board of the Insel Group. He has led UniBE prudently over the past eight years, has been responsible for various developments such as “Medicine 100 plus” and has strengthened international cooperation.

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Mapping the entire blood flow in the brain

Franca Schmid is developing computer models to map the highly complex vascular structure of the brain and to understand the brain's blood and energy supply. This should one day enable new therapeutic approaches against strokes or Alzheimer's disease.

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Comet research with Bernese instruments

The University of Bern is contributing two instruments to the European Space Agency's (ESA) Comet Interceptor Mission, which is due to set off for a comet in 2029. Martin Rubin explains the importance of this mission for understanding our origins.

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Ways of growing up

Young people organise their transitions into adulthood in a variety of ways. Sometimes they succeed by themselves, sometimes obstacles have to be cleared out of the way. Sandra Hupka-Brunner investigates what this diversity depends on.

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Higher crop yields thanks to data science

Climate change and the growing world population are putting increasing pressure on grain production. Fabian Guignard's Venture Fellowship project is helping to make wheat cultivation more efficient with personalized varietal recommendations.

"It is a privilege to explore relevant questions"

How do the cantons influence federal policy? Rahel Freiburghaus talks about her new book “Lobbyierende Kantone”. The 29-year-old political scientist is convinced that political science research is more necessary than ever.

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Research

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The density difference of sub-Neptunes finally deciphered

An international team led by the University of Geneva, the University of Bern and the NCCR PlanetS has shown the existence of two distinct populations of sub-Neptunes, resolving a debate in the scientific community.

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Gender studies

Discrimination against homosexual persons in the Swiss army

The Swiss Armed Forces have commissioned a research team from the University of Bern to investigate discrimination against homosexuals in their ranks. This is the result of a postulate adopted by the National Council.

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Clinical Research

New study shows equivalence of disinfectants

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In dialog

Talking about animal experimentats

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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.

Teaching Lunch @ Phil.-hum

The biannual inter-faculty Teaching Lunch is organized by the Vice Rectorate Teaching together with a faculty. It is aimed at lecturers, those responsible for degree programs, student representatives and other University members who are interested in the topic of good teaching. The next Teaching Lunch will take place on June 20, 2023 at 11:45 p.m. and will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas with peers on current teaching topics.

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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.

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Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2024 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2024 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.

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Measures regarding energy supply

Update 1/12/2023: According to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the situation regarding gas and electricity supply remains precarious. As before, the University of Bern recommends all employees and students to implement energy-saving measures of all kinds in their professional and private environment.

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Good teaching at the University of Bern

On this website you will find an overview of all the services, support and promotional measures that contribute to good teaching at the University of Bern. The page is only available in German.

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