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Kuno Lauener receives honorary doctorate

Dies academicus 2024

The focus of the 190th Foundation Ceremony of the University of Bern was on the role of science and its societal importance. Seven honorary doctorates and seven academic prizes were presented. Kuno Lauener, singer and songwriter of Züri West, was awarded an honorary doctorate.

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Searching for the oldest ice

Using Antarctic ice to travel back 1.5 million years

In their search for the oldest ice on Earth, researchers in Antarctica are trying to retrieve drill cores containing climate information from the past 1.5 million years. The University of Bern is playing an important role.

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New endowed professorship for climate and health

With the support of Mobilière Cooperative, the University of Bern has been able to establish an endowed professorship for climate and health. Within this framework, Ana Vicedo is researching an aspect of climate change that has so far only been insufficiently explored in Switzerland.

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Studying and starting a career

How do you start your career?

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Guest lecture

Harvard economist Edward Glaeser on cities

An der Universität Bern sprach am 6. Dezember Harvard-Ökonom Edward L. Glaeser über die Herausforderungen wachsender Städte – ob Hochhäuser, Strassenbau oder Immobilienbranche, er kennt die Knackpunkte. Und weiss, wie Schlaglöcher zählen.

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Studies

Admissions Office (ZIB)

Award

Ann Krispenz named “Teacher of the Year”

Spring semester 2025

Renewal of Semester Registration

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Libraries JBB, Medicine, VonRoll and Münstergasse

Extended opening hours during exam period

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People

Three generations, three student experiences

"My alma mater had a profound impact on me"

We gathered with alumni of the University of Bern in the Länggasse for an informal exchange, and what was meant to be a brief meeting turned into a much longer session. So many topics, so many memories!

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Students in science

The mind behind the warning system for tropical nights

The "Bernometer" weather app helps the people of Bern to cope with heatwaves. The initiator of the project is Nils Tinner, a Master's student at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research.

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Cereal cultivation in arid regions

Microbes, algae and genetic engineering for more stable yields

Lorena Ramirez Gonzales is working to make maize and teff more drought-tolerant. In the interview, she explains how her work is helping to stabilize agriculture in arid regions and improve food security.

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The space telescope obeying a doctoral student

"It's really cool to have a space telescope observe what I tell it to observe!" So says doctoral student Jo Ann Egger, the youngest and first student member of the CHEOPS science team. How did she get there?

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Vaccines for the future

In December 2024, the most highly endowed prize of the University of Bern will go to the US virologist and immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire. Her research pushes the boundaries of vaccine technology.

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Plants in climate change

“Climate change will shift entire ecosystems”

Christoph Schwörer is investigating the future effects of climate change on vegetation in the Alpine region. To this end, he is looking deep into the past with the help of sediment cores and state-of-the-art DNA analysis methods.

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Between data protection and research freedom

As a "Data Steward", Christine Krebs advises researchers on managing their data. She talks about the challenges of handling sensitive data and the importance of transparency in research.

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Research

Research at a glance

Archaeology

A Grisly Tableau of Riding Corpses

An international research team led by Bern uncovered a Siberian burial mound, suggesting the origins of a horse-riding culture. Archaeology Magazine named the project one of the “Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries 2024”.

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Universe

Rockfall hazard on Mars

A team led by the University of Bern has used a neural network to identify 1,383 rockfall sites on Mars. More than half of these were previously unknown. The discovery is also relevant for future Mars missions.

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Behavioural biology

Empathy and cooperation in rats

Rats release trapped companions, subsequently enabling them to collaborate for acquiring food. The kinship between the animals has no influence on their propensity to collaborate.

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Emergency medicine

Does a lot help a lot? New evidence on oxygen therapy

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This is Bern

Learn more

The University of Bern is closely associated with the Swiss capital city of Bern. 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 undergraduates, researchers and doctoral students.

International exchange opportunities

The University of Bern has over 300 partner universities all over the world. Find out from two of our students why they loved studying abroad.

University of Bern Internationals

13th day of teaching

Assessment Impossible? Proof of competence and artificial intelligence

Conducting examinations in the age of AI poses new challenges for universities. How should proof of competence be designed in the age of AI? On the 13th Teaching Day at the University of Bern, we will take stock of the current situation and look for answers to the question of how competence-oriented assessment can be carried out with and despite AI.

University didactics and teaching development

Are you ready for the next step?

Share your future at the University of Berne

Continuing education program 2025 – Ready for something new? Shape your future at the University of Bern: the new 2025 continuing education program is here!

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War in Ukraine

Information and support

The University of Bern strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukrainian students and researchers.

War in Ukraine

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