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About human selves

Einstein Lectures 2024 

US philosopher Susan R. Wolf held the Einstein Lectures this year. Under the title “Our Selves,” she dedicated her three lectures to the question of what makes us human.

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Sustainability Rating

University of Bern is “ambitious” in terms of sustainability

Together with three other universities, the University of Bern has reached the highest awarded category of the WWF's 2024 Sustainability Rating of Swiss Universities.

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Interview

Excellent teaching inspires passion

The University of Bern wants to educate its students to become competent members of society. For Fritz Sager, Vice-Rector for Teaching, direct contact with students is key to this, and he recommends that students engage in an international exchange.

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Intercultural knowlewdge

Bernese sought their salvation in Africa - with fatal results

In his doctoral thesis, Tevodai Mambai examines the image that influential travelers such as Paul Hinderling, René Gardi or Charlotte von Graffenried painted of his people – and finds long-lost sacred artifacts in Swiss museums.

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Studies

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People

Plants in climate change

“Climate change will shift entire ecosystems”

Christoph Schwörer is investigating the future effects of climate change on vegetation in the Alpine region. To this end, he is looking deep into the past with the help of sediment cores and state-of-the-art DNA analysis methods.

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Between data protection and research freedom

As a "Data Steward", Christine Krebs advises researchers on managing their data. She talks about the challenges of handling sensitive data and the importance of transparency in research.

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“Different perspectives are essential for AI”

The initiative Diversity for AI in Medicine teaches how to build fair and equitable AI applications that are helpful for humanity. The team behind the initiative has now been awarded the Prix Lux equal opportunities prize by the University of Bern.

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“Yes, texts are data too.”

As a data steward, Ursula Loosli supports researchers at the University of Bern in the management and publication of research data. In this interview, she provides insights into her day-to-day work.

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A small precision marvel in orbit

A new small ESA satellite closes gaps in weather observation. Roland Albers explains how the University of Bern is contributing to more accurate weather forecasts with a microwave radiometer, the only instrument on board the satellite.

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A question for Astrid Zabel

Are we running out of chocolate?

Environmental economist Astrid Zabel explains the impact of the European Deforestation Regulation on the cultivation and consumption of goods.

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Prevention alone is no longer enough

In an interview, Philipp Liechti explains why the University of Bern operates under the assumption that a cyberattack is always possible, despite security measures. Alongside prevention, identifying and assessing risks is becoming increasingly important.

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Research

Research at a glance

Nature

A nuclear waste repository would also have to withstand an ice age

A team involving the University of Bern analysed sediments from former glacial lakes and showed that they are older than the last ice age. A nuclear waste repository at this depth would therefore be safe from future glacial advances.

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Nature

AI detects human impact on fish habitats

Large parts of the potential habitats of fish in Switzerland are negatively affected by human activities. Researchers at the University of Bern have shown this in a new study using explainable artificial intelligence methods.

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Functional Genomics

‘Gene desert’ regulates embryonic and heart development

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Medicine

New test improves allergy diagnosis

Researchers at the University of Bern and Inselspital have developed a test that simplifies the diagnosis of allergies. A study with clinical samples from children with peanut allergies shows promising results for future diagnostics.

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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.

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

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.

Vize-Rectorate Teaching

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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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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