Working together with like-minded people to bring about positive change in society: Various student groups and networks at the University of Bern are committed to this.
For more information or to join, please contact the respective group directly.
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BENE
BENE is an association for sustainable development at Bern's higher education institutions, organizing various events and projects (including Bern Sustainability Week). As an interdisciplinary group, BENE brings together different perspectives on sustainable development to tackle challenges holistically.
ECB
The Entrepreneurship Club Bern was founded in 2023 with the aim of bringing together aspiring young entrepreneurs with more experienced entrepreneurs. By sharing best practices and challenges ECB aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical realities of the business world.
IVE
The IVE is an association for value-based entrepreneurship at the University of Bern, which emerged from the former foundation of the “Institute for Value-Based Entrepreneurship”. Its aim is to mold people into role models and decision-makers who shape the world of tomorrow with their values and assume responsibility.
PharmaCamp
PharmaCamp is a program at sitem-insel that supports the translation of laboratory results into industrial innovations. The pharmaceutical competition with other young professionals and students presents the resulting innovations to leading Swiss pharmaceutical companies.
Students4Sustainability
Since January 2024, Students4Sustainability has been bringing a breath of fresh air to student sustainability projects at Bern's higher education institutions. The aim of this association is to promote and support student engagement in the field of sustainable development across all institutions.