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188th foundation day

Dies academicus

After two pandemic years, the Dies academicus shone again in its usual light: Seven honorary doctorates and five academic prizes were awarded at the University of Bern's foundation ceremony. The tribute to the first female President of the Swiss Confederation, Ruth Dreifuss, received much applause.

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Bachelor’s open days 2022

For all prospective students, the University of Bern opens its doors on December 6/7 for the Bachelor’s open days.

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University of Bern joins European University alliance ENLIGHT

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Sustainability

Bernese researchers advise Human Rights Court

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Science and Medicine

Successful bifaculty degree course in Pharmacy

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Medical studies

Federal examination in human medicine goes digital

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Research

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Health and Medicine

"I want to close gaps"

Improving interprofessional collaboration at patient care interfaces and inspiring students to become pharmacists: that's what drives Carla Meyer-Massetti, Endowed Professor of Clinical Pharmacy. An Interview (German).

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Matter

Searching for traces of dark matter

With the use of a precision experiment a research team has succeeded in significantly narrowing the scope for the existence of dark matter. The experiment makes an important contribution to the search for these particles, of which little remains known.

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Politics and administration

The administration of tomorrow

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Health and Medicine

Better understanding of intestinal diseases

Bacteria in the small intestine can disappear or reappear depending on our nutritional status. Researchers from the University of Bern and Inselspital were able to show this for the first time. This contributes to a better understanding of intestinal diseases and the development of new therapeutic approaches.

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People

The power of music theater

Lena van der Hoven wants to know what role music theater can take on in our society. To this end, she investigates the past and observes the present.

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"Don't give up, even if it doesn't work out right away".

The "Venture Fellowship" gives young researchers the opportunity to continue their translational research. Matheus Notter is developing a new treatment method for stomach diseases in the spin-off project Enzoxa.

Innovation Office

“We don’t just need sharp minds – we also need hiking boots”

Marie-Pierre Ryser is often “in the field”. She investigates whether wild animals in nature are healthy and identifies causes of disease.

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“We watch how muscles grow during sport”

For research purposes, sport scientist Sascha Ketelhut makes test persons sweat and sometimes even play computer games.

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"The Fellowship came at just the right moment"

Florence von Gunten is one of four Venture Fellows of the newly established Innovation Office at the University of Bern. She receives the grant for her start-up YLAH, which is working on a digital solution for "blended psychotherapy.

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Artificial Intelligence advances medicine

Stavroula Mougiakakou is training a new generation of experts in artificial intelligence and medicine.

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His son’s smile and the call from NASA

Space researcher Andreas Riedo is convinced that science needs more courage to make mistakes.

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That is Bern

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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Measures regarding energy supply

Update 7.11.2022: Supply in Switzerland and at the University of Bern is currently guaranteed. However, a shortage cannot be completely ruled out. For this reason, the university is currently preparing for possible restrictions and assessing potential areas for action - with as little direct influence on research, teaching and services as possible. The University calls on all employees and students to implement power-saving measures - no matter how small - in their professional and private spheres.

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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

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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