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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

Thomas Zurbuchen, Wissenschaftsdirektor der NASA und Alumnus der Universität Bern. — Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA research director and Alumnus of the University of Bern. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Stefan Emmenegger, Vorstand der Mittelbauvereinigung der Universität Bern (MVUB) — Stefan Emmenegger, Boardmember of Intermediate Staff Association. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Der 185. Dies academicus der Universität Bern fand im Casino Bern statt. — The 185th Dies academicus of the University of Bern was held at the Casino Bern. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Eight people were awarded an honorary doctorate at the 185th Dies academicus of the University of Bern. Upper row from left to right: Prof. Dr. Lance Bennett, Rector Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Prof. Dr. Hubert Wolf, Dr. sc. Nat. ETH Johann Walter Kammer. Bottom row from left to right: Former member of the Swiss Federal Council Johann Niklaus Schneider-Ammann, Heinz Schild, Dr. iur. Brigitte Hürlimann, Prof. Dr. Piet Borst. Missing on the picture is Dr. Georges Didi-Hubermann. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Neun Personen erhielten am Dies academicus 2019 einen akademischen Preis.Neun Personen erhielten am Dies academicus 2019 einen akademischen Preis. Hinten v.l.n.r.: Dr. Olivier Felix Biner, Rektor Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Prof. Dr. Ignas Snellen, Dr. Clau Dermont, Prof. Dr. Thomas Frölicher. Vorne v.l.n.r.: Prof. Dr. Franck Forterre, Prof. Dr. Caroline Frey, Dr. Cristina Höhener, Dr. Nora Merete Gerhards, Simon Scheurer. — Nine people were given academic awards at the Dies academicus 2019. Upper row from left to right: Dr. Olivier Felix Biner, Rector Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Prof. Dr. Ignas Snellen, Dr. Clau Dermont, Prof. Dr. Thomas Frölicher. Bottom row from left to right: Prof. Dr. Franck Forterre, Prof. Dr. Caroline Frey, Dr. Cristina Höhener, Dr. Nora Merete Gerhards, Simon Scheurer. © University of Bern, Photo: Manu Friederich

Das Uniorchester Bern und die Berner Singstudenten waren für die musikalischen Einlagen zuständig. — The Uniorchester Bern and the Berner Singstudenten were responsible for the musical interludes. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

All pictures: Impressions of the university's foundation ceremony

Backstage

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — The university’s 185th foundation ceremony took again place at the Casino Bern. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Rector Christian Leumann and Secretary General Christoph Pappa test if the microphone is working. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — The red decoration of Casino’s big hall created a Pre-Christmas atmosphere. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — The «Berner Singstudenten» are rehearsing: Later, they entertained the audience with chansons by Mani Matter. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Also the festive song «Gaudeamus igitur», which always concludes the Dies academicus, is practiced one last time by the university orchestra. © University of Bern, Photo:: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Heinz Schild enjoying a coffee before he gets the honorary doctorate. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — The traditional dean hats are ready to be worn. © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Hinter den Kulissen, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Last preparations: Prof. Dr. Zoltan Balogh (Dean, Faculty of Science), Prof. Dr. David Spreng (Dean, Vetsuisse Faculty), Prof. Dr. Elena Mango (Dean, Faculty of Humanities) und Prof. Dr. Peter V. Kunz (Dean, Faculty of Law) (from left to right). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

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At lunch

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Bernhard Pulver (President of the Board of Directors of the Insel Gruppe and lecturer at the University of Bern), Urs Gasche (Chairman of the BKW Board of Directors and alumnus of the University of Bern), and Theo Ninck (Head of the Canton of Bern's Office for Upper-Secondary Education and Training). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Daniel Buser (Professor Emeritus of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of sitem-insel), member of the government of the Canton of Bern Christine Häsler (Director of Education), and Adolf Ogi (former Federal Councillor and doctor honoris causa of the University of Bern). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Faryal Mirza (UniBE International, University of Bern), Liliana Trautmann and Norbert Trautmann (Professor at the Department of Business Administration and President of the Hans Sigrist Foundation), Dr. Ellen Krause (Head of UniBE International, University of Bern). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Markus Brönnimann (Administrative Director of the University of Bern), Susanna Krähenbühl (Head of the Building Development Office, University of Bern), Bernhard Steinmann (Head of the Finance Office, University of Bern). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Raoul Wanger (Head of Relationship Management and Head of the Alumni UniBE, University of Bern), Anna Vogelsang (journalist and production manager "ensuite"), Lukas Vogelsang (journalist, editor-in-chief and member of the publishing management "ensuite"). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Valentina Achermann (former Board member, Students‘ Union of the University of Bern (SUB)), Chen Xie, Natascha Flückiger and Valeria Pisani (current Board members, Student Union of the University of Bern SUB). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Heinz Wanner (Professor Emeritus of Climatology and Meteorology, and Founding President of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Research, University of Bern), Felicitas Pauss (Professor of Experimental Particle Physics, ETHZ, and ad interim President of the SNSF Foundation Council), Hannes Zaugg-Graf, (President of the Grand Council of the Canton of Bern), and Sarah M. Springman (Professor of Geotechnological Engineering and Rector of the ETHZ). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Beim Apéro, Dies academicus der Universität Bern 2019 — Oliver Mühlemann (Professor of Biochemistry, University of Bern, and Director of the National Center of Competence in Research RNA & Disease), and Silvio Decurtins (Professor Emeritus of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Bern, and Member of the Executive Board of the Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT). © University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

All pictures: At lunch