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What is life energy?

Focus topic energy

An alternative spiritual concept is examined from a scientific perspective: A theologian, a psychotherapist, a neuroscientist and a religious scientist translate "life energy" into the language of their discipline.

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Environmental history

Lessons from the “Wooden Age”

In pre-modern times, wood was the most important source of energy. Even then, the limited resources and seasonal fluctuations required forward thinking: it was in this context that the sustainability appears for the first time.

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Climate

Heat warnings for Bernese neighborhoods

A weather app developed at the University of Bern is designed to help the people of Bern cope with heatwaves. The "Bernometer" shows precise current temperatures and forecasts for all districts.

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Welcome message from Virginia Richter

Shaping the future together

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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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Studies

Admissions Office (ZIB)

Studies done and then?

From the lecture hall to professional life - alumni tell their stories

Alumni UniBE video series

Looking for a place to learn?

Changed library opening hours in the summer

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Fall semester 2024

Renewal of Semester Registration

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People

Swiss German in flux

Swiss dialects are constantly changing and show regional differences. Adrian Leemann and his team at the Center for the Study of Language and Society at the University of Bern have analyzed the development of the Swiss language on a large scale for the first time. 

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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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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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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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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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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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"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

Priority Topics

Matter

New opportunity to explore the universe

A team involving the Laboratory for High Energy Physics at the University of Bern has measured neutrino interactions in particle collisions at unprecedented energies using the LHC at CERN.

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Medicine and Health

Biomarkers indicate regression of liver cirrhosis

A study led by researchers in Bern has made progress in understanding chronic liver diseases. The researchers identified lipid biomarkers as indicators of regression of cirrhosis after successful treatment.

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Nature

Even fish society shows social control and nepotism

Cichlids are more lenient with their relatives which do not help with tasks such as caring for the brood than with unrelated animals. Researchers at the University of Bern have experimentally demonstrated this "nepotism" in fish.

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Universe

New partnership with NASA

A new network of Swiss research institutions teams up with NASA to accelerate the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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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.

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Bereit für neues

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.

War in Ukraine

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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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