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Is Health a Luxury?

Between Exclusivity and Desire

Health insurance premiums in Switzerland continue to rise. Health economist Michael Gerfin, public health researcher Annika Frahsa, and medical ethicist Rouven Porz discuss luxury and health.

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News

Focus on Water storage

Copernicus Climate Dataset Benefits from Bern-Based Calculations

For the first time, the European climate service of Copernicus is providing a dataset that regularly tracks changes in the Earth’s water storage worldwide. Researchers at the University of Bern are providing crucial calculations for this effort.

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Universe

CHEOPS Space Mission extended

The CHEOPS mission is being extended thanks to outstanding achievements in exoplanet research. The space telescope was built at the University of Bern, and the scientific operations center is located at the University of Geneva.

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Environmental tip 

Sustainable events 

How can events be organized in a way that conserves resources? Here you will find practical recommendations on catering, transportation, energy use, and waste reduction. 

People

Elite Sports and College Studies

Angeline Favre: First a Master’s Degree, Then the Olympics

Angeline Favre, an épée fencer on the Swiss national team and a master’s student at the University of Bern, successfully balances sports and her studies. Both areas require her full concentration and dedication. /

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Research is not a luxury

Understanding the building blocks of the universe

Michele Weber studies the elementary particles of the universe and the forces between them. In the video, he explains how his research generates fundamental knowledge and drives technological advancements.

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Research is not a luxury

Lessons from Theater History

Theater historian Beate Hochholdinger Reiterer explains what insights she has gained from her research that are relevant to the present day – and why these insights are significant for society.

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Research is not a luxury

For a sustainable future

Maddy Thakur studies how climate change is affecting biodiversity. He explains that his work is essential for gaining knowledge, taking preventive measures, and ensuring a livable future.

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Portrait of a Climate Scientist

The Cloud Hunter

Franziska Aemisegger spent hours flying in a propeller plane beneath the clouds over the North Atlantic. In this portrait, she explains what she hopes to discover and why she owes her research career to a famous French author.

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Research is not a luxury

"Research is a long-term investment."

Astrophysicist and manager of the CHEOPS space mission Andrea Fortier explores distant planets and explains why research is an investment in the future that ultimately benefits everyone.

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Brain health

Recognition for commitment to brain health

Neurologist Claudio Bassetti has been awarded the honorary title of “Huésped de Honor” in Buenos Aires. With this distinction, the Argentine capital honours international personalities who have rendered outstanding services to science and society.

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Studies

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UniBE Canteen Operations

Price adjustments for hot drinks

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Research

Research at a glance

Innovation

9 Inno Grants to transform society

Strategies to combat heat and insomnia, insights into research progress, personalized therapies, support for business and local energy production—nine ideas from the University of Bern are being implemented thanks to Inno Grants.

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Transparency in clinical research

Bernese AI-tool improves quality of medical research

With «RegCheck», Bernese researchers have developed an AI based tool that helps researchers assess the quality of scientific publications. The tool contributes to improve the quality of medical research and guidelines.

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Geology

Earthquake model reveals: Stress in California at record level

A research team led by a researcher at the University of Bern has modeled 1,000 years of earthquake history in Southern California. The result: stresses in the crust are higher today than at any time in the last millennium.

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Space medicine

Radiology meets zero gravity

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and the University of Bern are entering into a new collaboration with the Center for Space Medicine at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin to further develop medical imaging for use under extreme conditions.

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Weiteres

Vice-Rectorate Teaching

Teaching Hub

The Teaching Hub offers you support in designing and administering your teaching. Find basics, methods, tools, advice, and support services quickly and tailored to your current needs.

Access to the Teaching Hub (in German)

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.

University of Bern Internationals

Building bridges with Africa

Initiative Afrique

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.

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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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Lifelong Learning

Continuing Education Programme 2026

Choose from over 140 continuing education programmes – tailored, practice-oriented and research-based.

Continuing education portal (in German)

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

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.

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