Our Partner Day will take place from 19-20 June 2025. Join us and get to know the University of Bern!
We would like to give you an insight into the research successes, innovative teaching methods and high-quality facilities of the University of Bern and offer you the opportunity to network with colleagues and discuss topics regarding internationalization and the exchange between our universities.
We look forward to welcoming you in Bern!
Program
Preliminary Program Partner Day
19 June, 2025
| Time | Event | Welcome | Location |
| 19:00-22:00 | Welcome dinner | Vice-Rector International and Academic Careers: Prof. Dr. Andrew Chan | Restaurant Rosengarten, Bern |
20 June, 2025
| Time | Event | Speakers | Location |
| 09:00-10:30 |
Welcome and introduction round Presentation of the university |
Vice-Rector Quality and Sustainable Development: Prof. Dr. Heike Mayer |
University main building |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break | University main building | |
| 10:45-11:45 | UniBE internationalization, welcome and exchange | UniBE International | University main building |
| 11:45-12:45 |
Teaching @UniBE: digitalization strategies and implementation
|
Dr. Etna Rosa Krakenberger, Head Digital Officer, Vice-Rectorate Teaching | University main building |
| 13:00-13:45 | Networking lunch | Uni S building, Schanzeneckstrasse 1, 3001 Bern | |
| 14:00-17:00 |
University tour "Smart Minds and Smart Locations" Visit to strategic centers of the university of choice:
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3 groups with Martina Carolus, Jurga Kveksaite, Sebâ Topuz | 75' walk around the UniBE city campus in the Länggasse neighbourhood |
| 17:30-19:00 | Goodbye Apéro | Café Einstein, Münsterplattform, 3011 Bern |
Registration
Registration for our Partner Day is closed.
General Information
The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. Located on the bend of the River Aare, the city is the country's political center and a popular tourist destination. 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 students and researchers.
Find out more about the university and the city of Bern:
Transport
Its central location in the heart of Europe and excellent national and international connections make Bern easy to reach from anywhere in the world. The extensive public transport network connects all parts of the city, and thanks to Bern’s manageable size, you can go almost anywhere on foot.
More information: Travelling to Bern
All hotel guest receive a "Bern Ticket" for their entire stay in Bern and enjoy free travel on all public tansportation in the city zones. Uplon arrival you will recieve the Bern Ticket at the reception of your hotel.
More Information: Bern ticket
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at Hotel Bern. The hotel is centrally, yet quietly, located in Bern, just a five-minute walk from the train station.
More Information: Hotel Bern
Venues
Welcome Dinner on Thursday, 19 June 2025
Restaurant Rosengarten
Partner Day on Friday, 20 June 2025
University Main Building
Goodbye Apéro on Friday, 20 June 2025
Einstein au jardin