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Partnerships for better medicine

Focus on Africa

Africa is often seen as a blind spot in medical research, yet it holds untapped treasures of genetic variants and data. The University of Bern is committed to closing this gap and promoting global medical diversity.

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Wyss Academy for Nature

Solutions for people and nature in Kenya

The Wyss Academy for Nature works in “Living Labs” in Kenya with local communities, politics, business and science to improve the precarious relationship between humans and nature.

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Research collaboration

Preserving water and land in Ethiopia

Drought and heavy rainfall are threatening livelihoods in the Ethiopian highlands. Since 1981, researchers from Bern and Ethiopia have been working with the local population to develop solutions.

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Construction start for new medical research center

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Science Slam Bern

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Swiss German in flux

Swiss dialects are constantly changing and show regional differences. Adrian Leemann and his team at the Center for the Study of Language and Society at the University of Bern have analyzed the development of the Swiss language on a large scale for the first time. 

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Estimating flood damage with a new tool

How does climate change affect the risk of flooding in Switzerland and why are new protective measures necessary? Andreas Zischg from the Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks at the University of Bern explains.

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Mapping the entire blood flow in the brain

Franca Schmid is developing computer models to map the highly complex vascular structure of the brain and to understand the brain's blood and energy supply. This should one day enable new therapeutic approaches against strokes or Alzheimer's disease.

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Farewell interview with Christian Leumann

Rector Christian Leumann is leaving the University of Bern to become The Head of the Interim Management Board of the Insel Group. He has led UniBE prudently over the past eight years, has been responsible for various developments such as “Medicine 100 plus” and has strengthened international cooperation.

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Ways of growing up

Young people organise their transitions into adulthood in a variety of ways. Sometimes they succeed by themselves, sometimes obstacles have to be cleared out of the way. Sandra Hupka-Brunner investigates what this diversity depends on.

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Comet research with Bernese instruments

The University of Bern is contributing two instruments to the European Space Agency's (ESA) Comet Interceptor Mission, which is due to set off for a comet in 2029. Martin Rubin explains the importance of this mission for understanding our origins.

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"It is a privilege to explore relevant questions"

How do the cantons influence federal policy? Rahel Freiburghaus talks about her new book “Lobbyierende Kantone”. The 29-year-old political scientist is convinced that political science research is more necessary than ever.

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Medicine and Health

Generative AI enables clinical predictions in cancer

A study by researchers from Bern and Lausanne makes progress in the pathological analysis and diagnosis of cancer. They developed an AI model that enables virtual staining of cancer tissue and thereby supplements experimental data.

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Focus Africa

Working with Africa to optimise administrations

Researchers at the Centre for African Smart Public Value Governance (C4SP) study practices in Africa and aim to use this knowledge to strengthen African governments and administrations through local cooperation.

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This is Bern

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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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Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2024 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2024 continuing education program is here!

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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.

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Measures regarding energy supply

Update 1/12/2023: According to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the situation regarding gas and electricity supply remains precarious. As before, the University of Bern recommends all employees and students to implement energy-saving measures of all kinds in their professional and private environment.

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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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