News and Events

The latest news on research at the University of Bern and selected research-related events.

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ERC Consolidator Grant: Swiss National Info Event

The ERC Consolidator Grant supports outstanding researchers 5-15 years post PhD with EUR 2 million to lead an innovative project over 5 years.

Monday, 9 November 2026, 12:00-14:00, Online

more information

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For new researchers: Welcome Online Coffee Break

New researchers and employees get to know each other and have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange practical tips and experiences about life in Bern.

1x per month, 9:00-9:45, English or German (as needed)

more information

Research news

Climate research

Small changes in weather can intensify marine heatwaves

The 2023 marine heatwave in the North Atlantic broke all records and had severe consequences. Researchers at the University of Bern have now investigated whether an even more extreme event would be possible under today’s climate conditions.

To the media release

Geology

Human activities can increase the risk of tsunamis in lakes

A study involving the University of Bern shows how human land use over the centuries can increase the risk of tsunamis in large lakes. Increased soil erosion destabilizes underwater slopes – with consequences for inhabited lakeshores.

To the media release (in german)

Universe

Exotic methanol discovered in planet-forming regions

An international research team co-led by the University of Bern has now demonstrated, through the large-scale COMPASS project at the ALMA Observatory, that young, Sun-like stars are surrounded by a surprisingly rich “chemical starter kit”.

To the media release

Economic research

Successful companies build on their strength

A study led by Jonathan Matzinger of the University of Bern shows that companies with pronounced strengths can be more successful than firms that are rated equally well across all areas.

To the media release (in german)

Research-related events

For UniBE researchers

Selected by the Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation, these events offer opportunities to explore current topics, expand your network, and advance your research interests.

To the selection

Portal for Junior Academics

Courses and workshops for early-career researchers

To the selection

Innovation Office

Events on innovation und entrepreneurship

To the selection

University of Bern

Further UniBE events

To the events calendar

Regular public events

UNIBE

Forum für Universität und Gesellschaft

Disseminating knowledge and fostering discourse on contempory research topics.

several dates every year | in German

Science et Cité and partners

Science Cafes Bern

Exchange between researchers and the general public on current research topics.

first Monday of the month, 17.30 - 19.00 | in German

University Library – Focus Research

Talks about science and medicine

Researchers from the University of Bern share the fascination of their research fields and talk about their daily work.

monthly in spring Semester, Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 | in German

UNIBE

Collegium generale

Interdisciplinary lecture series on topics and issues that researchers from different fields approach from the perspective of their own discipline.

every semester, various dates

UNIBE | Albert Einstein Society

Einstein Lectures

Fascinating lectures by renowned researchers in physics/astronomy, mathematics or philosophy.

every year, 3 evenings

Mo Fr

19 October 2026

to 30 October 2026

Onsite, Online

Diamond Open Access CH

Open Access Weeks

26 October 2026

11:30 − 13:00

Online

Horizon Europe

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,
Space: Upcoming Calls

28 October 2026

18:30 − 21:00

Onsite

Alumni UniBE

Science Slam Bern 4.0

30 October 2026

10:00 − 12:45

Online

ERC National Contact Points

ERC Consolidator Grant: from idea to competitive proposal

2 November 2026

12:00 − 13:30

Onsite

Academic Careers Office

Funding instruments for early
career researchers

3 November 2026

09:15 − 17:00

Onsite

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

Collaborative projects – Proposal writing training (Pillar 2)

9 November 2026

12:00 − 14:00

Online

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

ERC Consolidator Grant:
Swiss National Info Event

10 November 2026

12:00 − 12:30

Online

Export Control Contact Point

Introduction to US export
controls, embargoes & sanctions

Tu We

10 November 2026

to 11 November 2026

Hybrid

Horizon Europe

European Research and
Innovation Days

17 November 2026

13:00 − 16:00

Onsite

Engaged UniBE & td-net

Workshop: Wirkung Planen – Transdisziplinäre Forschung

19 November 2026

09:30 − 19:00

Hybrid

Horizon Europe

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,
Mobility: Info Days

23 November 2026

16:30 − 18:00

Onsite

UniBE Innovation Office – InnoForum

From Ideas to Impact – UniBE Venture Fellows present

Tu Th

24 November 2026

to 26 November 2026

Online

Horizon Europe

Cluster 1 Health: Brokerage and Info Days

1 December 2026

09:15 − 15:45

Onsite

UniBE Open Science Team

Bern Research Data Day 2026

17 December 2026

09:30 − 16:00

Onsite

European Commission, Euresearch

Horizon Europe Swiss
Implementation Day

We Fr

13 January 2027

to 15 January 2027

Hybrid

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,
Environment: Info & Brokerage

9 December 2026

09:00 − 17:00

Hybrid

Digital Humanities, Open Science Team

CAREing for Data in Dialogue

We Th

24 February 2027

to 25 February 2027

Onsite

Academic Careers Office

Blockkurs Training für PhD
Supervisors

26 April 2027

09:30 − 11:00

Online

Good Research Practice Contact Point

News and Events

Highlight: Event

ERC Consolidator Grant: Swiss National Info Event

Highlight: Event

For new researchers: Welcome Online Coffee Break

Research news

Small changes in weather can intensify marine heatwaves

Human activities can increase the risk of tsunamis in lakes

Exotic methanol discovered in planet-forming regions

Successful companies build on their strength

Research-related events

For UniBE researchers

Courses and workshops for early-career researchers

Events on innovation und entrepreneurship

Further UniBE events

Regular public events

Forum für Universität und Gesellschaft

Science Cafes Bern

Talks about science and medicine

Collegium generale

Einstein Lectures

Upcoming events

Open Access Weeks

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,Space: Upcoming Calls

Science Slam Bern 4.0

ERC Consolidator Grant: from idea to competitive proposal

Funding instruments for earlycareer researchers

Collaborative projects – Proposal writing training (Pillar 2)

ERC Consolidator Grant:Swiss National Info Event

Introduction to US exportcontrols, embargoes & sanctions

European Research andInnovation Days

Workshop: Wirkung Planen – Transdisziplinäre Forschung

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,Mobility: Info Days

From Ideas to Impact – UniBE Venture Fellows present

Cluster 1 Health: Brokerage and Info Days

Bern Research Data Day 2026

Horizon Europe SwissImplementation Day

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,Environment: Info & Brokerage

CAREing for Data in Dialogue

Blockkurs Training für PhDSupervisors

Nagoya obligations for UniBEresearchers

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,
Space: Upcoming Calls

Funding instruments for early
career researchers

ERC Consolidator Grant:
Swiss National Info Event

Introduction to US export
controls, embargoes & sanctions

European Research and
Innovation Days

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,
Mobility: Info Days

Horizon Europe Swiss
Implementation Day

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,
Environment: Info & Brokerage

Blockkurs Training für PhD
Supervisors

Nagoya obligations for UniBE
researchers