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Kuno Lauener receives honorary doctorate

Dies academicus 2024

The focus of the 190th Foundation Ceremony of the University of Bern was on the role of science and its societal importance. Seven honorary doctorates and seven academic prizes were presented. Kuno Lauener, singer and songwriter of Züri West, was awarded an honorary doctorate.

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190th Foundation Ceremony

Dies academicus 2024

Seven honorary doctorates and seven academic prizes were awarded at the University of Bern's foundation ceremony in the packed Casino.

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Academic freedom

Balance between independence and responsibility

On December 3, a panel discussion on the relationship between science and politics took place at the University of Bern. The conclusion: whether they like it or not, the two areas are closely linked.

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Political science

Federal Councilor Albert Rösti sits in the lecture hall

On November 28, the SVP Federal Councilor Albert Rösti visited the University of Bern. Invited by Prof. Adrian Vatter, he answered questions from students in a good-humored and unruffled manner. What did the audience want to know?

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Studies

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Leaving the comfort zone after school

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People

The space telescope obeying a doctoral student

"It's really cool to have a space telescope observe what I tell it to observe!" So says doctoral student Jo Ann Egger, the youngest and first student member of the CHEOPS science team. How did she get there?

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Vaccines for the future

In December 2024, the most highly endowed prize of the University of Bern will go to the US virologist and immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire. Her research pushes the boundaries of vaccine technology.

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Plants in climate change

“Climate change will shift entire ecosystems”

Christoph Schwörer is investigating the future effects of climate change on vegetation in the Alpine region. To this end, he is looking deep into the past with the help of sediment cores and state-of-the-art DNA analysis methods.

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Between data protection and research freedom

As a "Data Steward", Christine Krebs advises researchers on managing their data. She talks about the challenges of handling sensitive data and the importance of transparency in research.

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“Different perspectives are essential for AI”

The initiative Diversity for AI in Medicine teaches how to build fair and equitable AI applications that are helpful for humanity. The team behind the initiative has now been awarded the Prix Lux equal opportunities prize by the University of Bern.

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“Yes, texts are data too.”

As a data steward, Ursula Loosli supports researchers at the University of Bern in the management and publication of research data. In this interview, she provides insights into her day-to-day work.

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A small precision marvel in orbit

A new small ESA satellite closes gaps in weather observation. Roland Albers explains how the University of Bern is contributing to more accurate weather forecasts with a microwave radiometer, the only instrument on board the satellite.

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Research

Research at a glance

Tropical forests

Human intervention alters tree species diversity

Researchers with participation from the University of Bern were able to show that the deforestation and degradation of tropical forests leads to ‘winner’ and ‘loser’ species and thus to a decline in the ecological functions of the forests.

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One Health

How harmless is arsenic in seafood?

A study by the University of Bern shows that gut bacteria partially convert arsenobetaine, found in seafood and previously considered harmless, into toxic arsenic compounds. These findings raise new questions about the safety of seafood consumption.

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Nature

A nuclear waste repository would also have to withstand an ice age

A team involving the University of Bern analysed sediments from former glacial lakes and showed that they are older than the last ice age. A nuclear waste repository at this depth would therefore be safe from future glacial advances.

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Bladder operations

Short antibiotic prophylaxis is sufficient

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