Here you will find events, information and offers relevant to intermediate staff.
October 6, 2025
11:45 − 13:00
Networking
Zum Teaching Lunch lädt die Philosophisch-historische Fakultät und das Vizerektorat Lehre am Montag, 6. Oktober ein. Erleben Sie das GameLab und lernen Sie das innovative MA-Abschlussmodul der Digital Humanities kennen. Anmeldung bis 29. September.
The Faculty of Philosophy and History and the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching invite you to a Teaching Lunch on Monday, 6 October. Experience the GameLab and learn about the innovative MA degree module in Digital Humanities. Registration until 29 September.
October 16, 2025
until November 20, 2025
09:00 − 14:00
Kiklifit
Research in the field of chronic diseases often also means emotional strain, chronic stress and inner exhaustion. This interdisciplinary workshop with exciting speakers offers space for reflection, self-care and collegial exchange – in a protected, personal setting.
January 28, 2026
until January 29, 2026
09:00 − 17:00
Supervising doctoral students is an exciting and responsible task with a wide range of challenges, and one of the key determinants of a successful doctorate. The two-day block course ‘Training for PhD Supervisors’ focuses on the goals, challenges and content of good supervision of doctoral students.
Doctoral Degree
The Berrow Foundation Scholarships enable up to five Swiss students to undertake a fully funded Master's or Doctoral degree at Lincoln College, University of Oxford – including tuition fees and living expenses. Application deadline: 15 October 2025 Photo © Lincoln College, Oxford by Christine Matthews
September 17, 2025
until December 17, 2025
18:15 − 19:45
Not a Joke
‘Not a joke’ is the name of the interdisciplinary lecture series offered by the Collegium generale in HS25: The interdisciplinary lecture series on humour aims to explore various perspectives and aspects of humour: from comedies, carnivals and caricatures to satire and freedom of expression. The entire programme can be found in the KSL under 505945 and here.
November 18, 2025
09:15 − 15:00
University Library of Bern
This one-day event includes a short lecture on the basic concepts of data management and data protection, as well as interactive workshops presenting various strategies and tools for protecting research data.
Online-Kurs
The University of Bern offers all its staff and students an online course on research integrity. The course is interactive and covers all aspects of the topic. It can be completed with a certificate that is recognised by many journals and funding agencies as proof of knowledge.
Childcare Services by KIHOB
KIHOB (Stiftung Kinderbetreuung im Hochschulraum Bern, Foundation for Childcare in the Bern University Area) offers flexible childcare for members of the University of Bern with customisable options per semester. There are specific services available, for example for evening sessions, conferences and short-term childcare at home. Thus, KIHOB helps to improve the work-life balance for parents.
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.
Academic Careers Department
Are you a postdoc in need of support with the application process? The Academic Careers Department has new offers. Find out more now.
