Tomorrow's ideas are born here!
The Ideenlabor (Ideas Lab) is a project and creative space on Fabrikstrasse that is available free of charge to anyone studying, researching or working at the university of PH Bern. With its modular interior, central location and cozy atmosphere, it encourages inspiration, collaboration and exchange.
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Practical information
VonRoll A002, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern
Contact: ideenlabor@unibe.ch
Opening hours:
| Mo - Fr | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| every Wednesday (from 11.11.) |
13:00 – 15:00 Connect & Do |
There are four ways to use the Ideenlabor:
Option 1
Workshops, events and exhibitions
The Ideenlabor can be booked for project workshops (up to 20 people), for small events (up to 30 people) or for temporary exhibitions.
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Option 3
Student hub for co-creation and exchange
Develop and promote innovative ideas together with other students: Outside of scheduled events, the Ideenlabor serves as a social hub for spontaneous meet-ups, collaborative work or for student association meetings.
For questions about the hub, please contact:
Option 2
Innovative teaching and learning
Use the Ideenlabor to make teaching and learning more interactive, facilitate inter- and transdisciplinarity, and incorporate digital tools.
Inspiration for your teaching in the Ideenlabor:
Option 4
A Space for Collaborative Research
Open up research and try something new: At the Ideenlabor, you can develop participatory research projects, test ideas and methods and engage with new audiences through exhibitions or events. Our team is happy to advise you.
Find out more in the flyer:
Advisory
We help you develop your ideas and innovative projects
- Conceptualization of meetings, events and workshops: Introduction to innovative techniques such as design thinking, serious games and agile methods for solution-oriented and meaningful get-togethers.
- Development and interlinking of innovative projects at the University of Bern in collaboration with the Innovation Office.
- Supporting the dialogue between university and society: Bringing research out of the academic bubble, e.g. through an exhibition in the Ideenlabor, and promoting encounters between researchers and social actors, such as Social Innovation Labs.
Innovative Teaching and Learning
We support innovative teaching and learning
- Integration of innovative teaching: on the LEAD (Learning and Development) website you will find information on suitable didactic methods and courses for (re)designing the teaching offer.
- For inspirationen on teaching in the Ideenlabor, visit this page.
- For advice on teaching in the Ideenlabor, contact the LEAD team or come along to the Open Mornings in the Ideenlabor.
Use of PHBERN LabSpace
As of recently the PHBern LabSpace is open for use by members of the University of Bern. It offers an extensive infrastructure, including a video and audio studio, a 3D printer, VR glasses as well as advice and equipment rental.
Find more information and contact details here:
Come on in!
The Ideenlabor opened in fall 2024. It is run jointly by the Innovation Office (Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation) and the Learning and Development (LEAD) and Innovative Teaching & Learning Technologies (ILUB) Departments of the Vice-Rectorate Teaching. The aim is to involve students more, provide them with skills and tools so that they can develop innovative ideas and launch projects that benefit society.
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