University for everyone Dies academicus

Dies academicus 2023

The Dies academicus took place on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

The 189th Foundation Ceremony of the University of Bern was characterised by self-reflexion and a look to the future. Three honorary doctorates and five academic prizes were awarded, with one recipient being streamed live into the casino for the first time. 

Dies academicus 2023
© University of Bern, Photo: Ramon Lehmann

Honors

Honorary doctorates were presented to three individuals at the 189th Dies academicus of the University of Bern.

Prizes

Eight people receive an academic prize at Dies academicus 2023.

Publications

Adress of welcome by Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, rector of the University of Bern (in German) (PDF, 109KB) Speech by Christine Häsler, Member of the Cantonal Council, Director of Education and Culture of the Canton of Bern (in German) (PDF, 106KB) Speech by Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) (in German) (PDF, 38KB) Speech by Mara Hofer, member of the Board of the Student Body of the University of Bern (Studierendenschaft der Universität Bern, SUB) (in German) (PDF, 84KB) Dies academicus 2023: Brochure (in German) (PDF, 984KB)