News and Events

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

Swiss National Science Foundation

New measures in SNSF project funding

The changes to project funding affect submission deadlines, funding amounts, and international collaboration, among others. They already apply to proposals being submitted to the 1 April 2026 deadline.

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Horizon Europe

Switzerland is associated to Horizon Europe again

With Switzerland's retroactive association to 1 January 2025, researchers at UniBE can coordinate EU consortia and apply for ERC Grants and MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships until the end of Horizon Europe.

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Research news

Universe

CHEOPS detects a new planetary "disorder"

The latest discovery by the CHEOPS space telescope calls into question the current understanding of planet formation.

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Sleep research

How skin temperature influences our brain states

For the first time, Bernese researchers have demonstrated how temperature stimuli from the skin are processed in the brain. The findings enhance our understanding of sleep-wake regulation and pave the way for new therapeutic approaches, e.g. for narcolepsy.

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Biodiversity

Creating more habitat for stoats with simple piles of stones

Researchers at the University of Bern have been able to show that simple measures to promote biodiversity, such as the installation of branch and stone piles, boost stoat populations in agricultural areas in Switzerland.

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Universe

Streaks on Mercury show: Mercury is not a "dead planet"

A study by the University of Bern has discovered bright streaks on Mercury that are presumably caused by the outgassing of volatile material. This indicates that Mercury is not a dead planet, but could be geologically active.

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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.

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Innovation Office

Events on innovation und entrepreneurship

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Portal for Junior Academics

Courses and workshops for early-career researchers

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University of Bern

Further UniBE events

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