European university alliances
After joining the ENLIGHT alliance, the University of Bern was able to share its expertise on a variety of subjects over the course of 2023 while also strengthening its international visibility and attractiveness.
2023 at a glance
At a glance
Fit for the future
A program entitled “Fit for Future” with twelve fields of action was developed and launched in 2023. Through this program, the University of Bern aims to align its structures, processes and approaches to future requirements and tackle challenges such as the shortage of infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
One key objective for the University of Bern in 2023 was to help students learn how to handle AI and work together with them to identify the limits of its usefulness and credibility.
Good teaching
The teaching infrastructure and offerings were improved with an eye to the well-being of both students and lecturers.
Excellence in research
The University of Bern celebrated two successes with the extension of the CHEOPS space mission and the WHO’s designation of the Institute for Infectious Diseases as a Collaborating Center.
Initiative Afrique
The launch of the Initiative Afrique puts the spotlight on collaboration with African universities and researchers.
Compass UniBE
Summer 2023 saw 20 refugee students start the Compass UniBE pilot project. Within a one-year period, the participants are prepared for university studies.