Here you will find events, information and offers relevant to intermediate staff.
7 September 2026
until 11 September 2026
09:00 − 17:00
Universität Bern
Time to Write
Looking for the time and space to focus intensively on your research project alongside a supportive group of peers? This funded writing retreat offers Humanities postdocs at the University of Bern structured writing blocks, networking opportunities, and a one-on-one consultation with a professional writing coach.
8 September 2026
16:00 − 18:15
Hauptgebäude, Audimax
Networking
Bei diesem jährlichen Begrüssungsanlass stellt das Welcome Center Servicestellen vor, die im beruflichen Alltag von Forschung und Lehre hilfreich sein können. Der anschliessende Apéro bietet Gelegenheit für Gespräche und Kennenlernen.
At this annual welcome event, the welcome center will introduce service centers that can be helpful in the everyday professional life of research and teaching. The subsequent aperitif serves to get to know each other and to network. Afterwards, they invite all participants to a guided tour of the city (optional).
24 September 2026
13:15 − 17:00
Hauptgebäude, Raum 028 / online
Research with Social Media Data:
The workshop will address the implications of the European Digital Services Act (DSA) for researchers in Switzerland, with a particular focus on access to social media data and the consequences for research data management and data sharing.
20 October 2026
09:15 − 13:00
Hauptgebäude, Raum 028
University Library of Bern UB
This half-day workshop is aimed at researchers in the social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies. The focus is on interdisciplinary exchange regarding viable methods of anonymizing qualitative data, as well as open questions or unsolved issues.
27 October 2026
16:15 − 18:15
Hauptgebäude, Raum 033
Video data is becoming increasingly important across a wide range of disciplines. In this event, researchers will share their first-hand experiences with challenges and solutions managing video data. Join us, exchange ideas – and don’t miss the subsequent Apéro for inspiring conversations with speakers and colleagues!
28 October 2026
18:30 − 21:00
Alumni UniBe
This popular event is back for its fourth edition: On October 28, slammers will take the stage to present their fascinating scientific topics in creative and humorous ways. Would you like to bring an exciting topic from your research to the Science Slam stage with a dash of courage and creativity? Then seize this opportunity and wow the audience. The Alumni looks forward to receiving your application!
17 November 2026
10:30 − 13:07
Neues Lehrgebäude (NLG) 124c
Introductory Talk & Panel Discussion"
Abuse of power at universities has many faces: from subtle relationships of dependency to overt boundary violations. It affects both students and staff, yet often remains a taboo. In this event, we want to take a closer look and discuss together how higher education institutions can create structures that prevent abuse rather than facilitate it.
Academic Careers Office
The Postdoc Career Navigator supports postdoctoral researchers and members of scientific staff “Transition” with career planning. Selected workshops are also open to doctoral candidates.
Language Center
Whether you want to improve your skills in Scientific Writing, prepare for teaching in a foreign language, or learn German for your career and daily life – the Language Center of the University of Bern has the right program for you.
Work-life-balance
Balancing studies, work, and caring for family members presents many employees and students with unique challenges. This new joint event series from the Universities Bern, Basel, Zurich and ETH Zurich provides a framework for gaining inspiration and engaging in dialogue.
Academic Career
The new portal supports researchers from doctoral candidates to assistant professors with information on the career stages at the University of Bern. It also offers resources on career development, Transferable Skills, funding, and advisory services. Discover the portal!
Scholarship
The scientific politics scholarships enable graduates of Swiss universities to experience the political processes in the Swiss Parliament “live.” The scholarship holders work for one year in the Federal Parliament in Bern for the Parliamentary Services. They support legislative committees by working as part of a committee secretariat team. Very good knowledge of at least two Swiss official languages is essential.
Since 1 January 2026, the University of Bern no longer has a read-and-publish agreement with the publisher Springer Nature. Here you will find information on how researchers can publish open access despite the lack of a contract.
University of Bern
The University of Bern provides its members (students and staff) with a wide range of advisory services. The Advisory service guide provides information on offers, advisory centers and points of contact at the University, and on options for how to proceed.
Academic Career Planning
Would you like to boost your employability and the effectiveness of your research? The Vice-Rectorate for International and Academic Careers offers the ‘Transferable Skills’ course programme free of charge. You will receive individual feedback from experts, learn intensively in small groups and network with others across disciplines.
