Equal Opportunities

The University is committed to promoting equal opportunities and equality between women and men and all genders, strives to reduce barriers to entry and promotes the reconciliation of work and care responsibilities. The focus is on the diversity categories of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation; disability, chronic diseases and mental health; ethnic origin; social origin and position; age.

The Equal Opportunity Department offers, for example, consultations on equality-related issues, coaching, courses and mentoring.

Work-life balance at the University of Bern

Further information on topics such as parenthood, dual careers, working time models and caring for relatives can be found under the following link: