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The University of Bern positions and distinguishes itself as the university for the capital region. This is underpinned by outstanding research as well as rigorous and internationally competitive teaching and continuing education, particularly in law, economics and social sciences. The University of Bern has an excellent network of contacts in politics, administration, embassies as well as national and international associations, organizations and parties. In 2023, it attributed great importance to the topic of energy supply and networked in the field of energy policy. Furthermore, the University welcomed a Federal Councilor and considerable attention was paid to the publication of a basic work on the Swiss political system.