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Bernese Science

Examples of research at the University of Bern show how science oscillates between Alpine region and the world stage.

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Driving value added in the region

The University of Bern strengthens the region: it attracts investment, creates jobs, and stimulates the economy. Every franc invested by the canton generates around three times as much in regional added value.

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Places where the university is involved

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Citizen Science

Identifying the flora of Thun

Kathrin Häberlin is a passionate botanist and volunteers to map wild plant species in the Thun region on behalf of research – thereby not only contributing to science, but also to her own well-being.

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Studies

Admissions Office (ZIB)

Semester starter pack

Campus essentials for everyday student life

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Career Service HS 25 program

Everything for your professional future at a glance!

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Are you new here? Or did you forget it all during the semester break?

The app for studies, menu plans, sports and more.

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Research

Research at a glance

Universe

Mars’s atmospheric mille-feuille

The Bernese Mars camera CaSSIS aboard ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter reveals the glowing atmosphere of Mars in unprecedented detail.

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Medicine

Promoting innovation at the medical hub Bern

Bernese researchers are involved in four Innosuisse "Flagship Initiatives". The transdisciplinary projects contribute to the development of innovations in the fields of dementia research, precision oncology and diabetes prevention.

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Brain health

How to keep your brain healthy

How can we keep our brains healthy? And what is the truth behind the myths surrounding fish, brain training apps, and smartphones? Two researchers from the University of Bern take stock and explain why there is an urgent need for greater awareness and prevention.

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Therapy resistance in cancer

Anna Obenauf receives Dr. Josef Steiner Cancer Research Award 2025

Anna Obenauf has been awarded the Dr. Josef Steiner Cancer Research Award 2025 in recognition of her innovative research into cancer resistance to therapy. The award ceremony will take place on September 19 at the University of Bern.

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Weiteres

Building bridges with Africa

Launch of Initiative Afrique Website

Our redesigned platform reflects our continued growth and commitment to showcasing how the University of Bern, together with African, European, and Swiss partners, advances cross-continental and interdisciplinary research collaborations with Africa.

Discover more about us here

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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Office for Equal Opportunities

Advisory service guide

The University of Bern now offers all employees a comprehensive counseling guide. This provides a clear overview of the wide range of counseling services and contact points available and helps employees quickly find the right support. A workshop will be held on October 21 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to present the counseling services available.

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Are you ready for the next step?

Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2025 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2025 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.

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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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.

People

Alumni UniBE

Making a difference at home

What comes after graduation? A new adventure far away or a career rooted in the region? Five alumni of the University of Bern reflect on their student days, their careers paths, and their role in shaping the region today.

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Department of Clinical Research

Eva Segelov: A career for better research

Eva Segelov is convinced that good research must start with people. The Australian oncologist and clinical researcher has been head of the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Bern since the end of 2022.

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Workplaces at UniBE

From archives to chatbots

Julia Bell's career took her from a windowless basement in the Federal Archives to the IT Services Office at the University of Bern. The story of a career change.

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Workplaces at UniBE

Electrician Christian Müller: Without him, everything stays dark

Electrician Christian Müller ensures that electricity flows in the approximately 130 buildings of the University of Bern. If the power does go out, he is called in as a specialist for emergency lighting.

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Workplaces at UniBE

Where the chemistry is just right

Isabel Alonso is a member of the cleaning staff and cleans everything except the researchers' equipment. Like the researchers, Isabel Alonso also works with chemicals—for the professional cleaning of the laboratories.

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The changing world of work

Am I liable if my office AI makes mistakes?

Flora Stanischewski explains why employees must take responsibility for AI errors and how they can protect themselves.

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Football and studies

Three female students become Swiss football champions

How do the Swiss champions Leana Zaugg, Nicole Tiller and Stephanie Waeber manage to combine their studies with a career in soccer?

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