News and Events

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

Highlight: Event

Experimental Animal Information Day 2026

Researchers from the University of Bern will be at an information stand to present their research and answer questions about animal experimentation, alternative methods, and animal welfare.

Saturday, 05.09.2025, 10:00 - 14:00

more information

Research news

Medicine

AI improves accuracy of risk predictions for heart disease

Two international studies led by researchers in Bern show for the first time that AI can predict the course of two very different heart diseases more accurately than existing, established risk models.

To the media release (in German)

Plant Sciences

Plants “smell” through two routes

A study led by the University of Bern shows: Plants absorb scent compounds not only through their stomata but also through their leaf surfaces, even when the stomata are closed – for example, at night or during dry conditions.

To the media release

Universe

Asteroid impact shaped the appearance of mars’ moon Deimos

A research team led by the University of Bern has used high-resolution computer simulations to show that a single asteroid impact shaped the Martian moon Deimos and created its smooth, dusty surface.

To the media release

Medicine

A strict gatekeeper in the gut

Researchers in Bern show that fecal transplant success depends not on quantity or diversity of gut bacteria, but on whether a few suitable strains permanently colonize the gut. This could make microbiome therapies more targeted.

To the media release

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

31 August 2026

10:30 − 20:00

Onsite

Switzerland Innovation Park

Medtech Innovation Event 2026

Mo Tu

31 August 2026

until 1 September 2026

Onsite

SOR4D

Advancing Transdisciplinary
Research for Global Development

1 September 2026

13:00 − 14:40

Online

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

Cluster 1 Health Info Day:
Upcoming Calls

5 September 2026

10:00 − 14:00

Onsite

UniBE

Experimental Animal Information Day 2026

16 September 2026

17:00 − 20:00

Onsite

Innosuisse

Female Founders in Bern

16 September 2026

17:00 − 18:30

Onsite

Swiss Year of Scientometrics

Responsible Research Assessment

17 September 2026

13:30 − 15:30

Online

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

Cluster 1 Health Calls 2026-2027: National Info Day

24 September 2026

13:15 − 17:00

Onsite

UniBE Open Science Team

Research with Social Media Data: EU Digital Services Act

6 October 2026

09:30 − 11:00

Online

Euresearch – Horizon Europe

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,
Environment: Upcoming Calls

8 October 2026

14:00 − 14:30

Online

Export Control Contact Point

Introduction to export controls

20 October 2026

09:15 − 13:00

Onsite

University Library of Bern

Anonymizing Data from
Qualitative Research

28 October 2026

18:30 − 21:00

Onsite

Alumni UniBE

Science Slam Bern 4.0

Th Fr

15 October 2026

until 16 October 2026

Online

Horizon Europe

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,
Space: Info Days

19 November 2026

09:30 − 19:00

Hybrid

Horizon Europe

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,
Mobility: Info Days

1 December 2026

09:15 − 15:45

Onsite

UniBE Open Science Team

Bern Research Data Day 2026

26 April 2027

09:30 − 11:00

Online

Good Research Practice Contact Point

News and Events

Highlight: Event

Experimental Animal Information Day 2026

Research news

AI improves accuracy of risk predictions for heart disease

Plants “smell” through two routes

Asteroid impact shaped the appearance of mars’ moon Deimos

A strict gatekeeper in the gut

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

Medtech Innovation Event 2026

Advancing Transdisciplinary Research for Global Development

Cluster 1 Health Info Day: Upcoming Calls

Experimental Animal Information Day 2026

Female Founders in Bern

Responsible Research Assessment

Cluster 1 Health Calls 2026-2027: National Info Day

Research with Social Media Data: EU Digital Services Act

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,Environment: Upcoming Calls

Introduction to export controls

Anonymizing Data fromQualitative Research

Science Slam Bern 4.0

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,Space: Info Days

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,Mobility: Info Days

Bern Research Data Day 2026

Nagoya obligations for UniBEresearchers

Advancing Transdisciplinary
Research for Global Development

Cluster 1 Health Info Day:
Upcoming Calls

Cluster 6 Food, Agriculture,
Environment: Upcoming Calls

Anonymizing Data from
Qualitative Research

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry,
Space: Info Days

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy,
Mobility: Info Days

Nagoya obligations for UniBE
researchers