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Impressions of the university's foundation ceremony

Christian Leumann, Rektor der Universität Bern — Christian Leumann, Rector of the University of Bern. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Christine Häsler, Erziehungsdirektorin des Kantons Bern. — Christine Häsler, member of the Executive Council of Bern and Director of Education. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank Thomas Jordan. — Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Valentina Achermann, Vorstandsmitglied der StudentInnenschaft der Universität Bern (SUB). — Valentina Achermann, Member of the Board of the StudentInnenschaft der Universität Bern (SUB). © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Der 184. Dies academicus der Universität Bern fand im Stadttheater Bern statt. — The 184th Dies academicus of the University of Bern was held at the Stadttheater Bern (Bern Theatre). © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Am 184. Dies academicus der Universität Bern wurde sieben Personen die Würde eines Ehrendoktorats verliehen. — Seven people were awarded an honorary doctorate at the 184th Dies academicus of the University of Bern. Upper row from left to right: Prof. Dr. Clara E. Hill, Reto Müller, Prof. Dr. Phil. nat. Günter Baars, Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter Gauch. Bottom row from left to right: Franziska Borer Winzenried, Rector Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, PD Dr. Dr. h.c. Ingeborg Hochmair-Desoyer, Pastor Klaus Bäumlin. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Neun Personen erhielten am Dies academicus 2018 einen akademischen Preis. — Nine people were given academic awards at the Dies academicus 2018. Upper row from left to right: Dr. des. Veronika Siegl, Dr. des. Melanie Elisabeth Werren, Nina Carol Mäder, Prof. Dr. Marina von Keyserlingk, Valérie Ziltener. Bottom row from left to right: Dr. Ulrich Baumgartner, Dr. med. Kathleen Seidel, Rector Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Dr. Manon Karin Schweinfurth, PD Dr. med. Yara Banz Wälti, PhD. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Der Medizinerorchester Bern war für die musikalischen Einlagen zuständig. — The Medizinerorchester Bern was responsible for the musical interludes. © University of Bern / Photo: Ramon Lehmann

All pictures: Impressions of the university's foundation ceremony (in German only)

Backstage

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — For the first time, the Dies academicus took place at the «Stadttheater Bern». © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — The «Stadttheater» was festively decorated in the colours of the University of Bern. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Berets and robes waiting in the «dressing room» to be worn by the deans during the festivities. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — The medicine orchestra played compositions by Francis Poulenc and Gabriel Fauré. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — The drums containing the honorary doctorates are ready to be distributed to the lucky awardees. © University of Bern, Photo:: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — The guests were warmly welcomed by the General Secretariats’ and the communication & marketing departments’ staff. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Always attending the Dies academicus: The student associations. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — The bailiff Daniela Christen (in front), rector Christian Leumann (3rd from left) and councilor Christine Häsler (2nd from left) entering the crowded «Stadttheater» with vice-rectors and deans. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

All pictures: Backstage (in German only)

At lunch

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Artur Baldauf (Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Bern), Thomas Stocker (Professor and Head of Division, Climate and Environmental Physics, Physics Institute, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Daniel Candinas (Vice-Rector for Research, University of Bern), Regula Rytz (National Council), Angela Berlis (Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Urs Breitenstein (publisher and Honorary Doctor, University of Bern), Reinhard Schulze (Professor emeritus and Director Forum Islam and Middle East (FINO), University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Harris Dellas (Professor, Department of Economics, University of Bern), Aymo Brunetti (Professor and Managing Director, Department of Economics, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Christine Gyger (coordinator Dies academicus and administrator, General Secretariat, University of Bern), Christoph Pappa (Secretary General, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Christine Häsler (Director of Education of the canton of Bern), Daniel Schönmann (Director, Department of Higher Education of the canton of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Thomas J. Jordan (Chairman of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank), Christian Leumann (Rector, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2018 — Alec von Graffenried (Mayor of Bern), Walter Inäbnit (Honorary Senator, University of Bern) and wife Anni Inäbnit, Peter Gehr (Professor emeritus, Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern) © University of Bern, Photo:: Ramon Lehmann

All pictures: At lunch (in German only)