Bern University
of Applied Sciences

• Event for specialists

International Staff Week 2026 Save the date

International Staff Week offers a wide range of themed activities and exchange formats on current challenges faced by administrative staff in the PIONEER Alliance.

27.10.2026 until 29.10.2026 – Bern

• Event for specialists

Equality in the workplace A snapshot

On 1 July 2026, the Swiss Equality Act will celebrate its 30th anniversary. We are using this milestone as an opportunity to take stock: where does equality in the workplace stand today – and where do gaps...

01.07.2026, 5.45pm – Kino Rex Bern, Schwanengasse 9, 3011 Bern

• Other

"the games" 2026 13 may 2026

"United. Come as you are." A day of sports, action and great vibes in Magglingen – with tournaments, challenges and a party. Join in or just enjoy the moment.

13.05.2026, 8.30am – Magglingen

• Story

Caring Spaces – spaces where care flourishes

16.04.2026 How are spaces made that support social interaction and caring relationships? In the Caring Society strategic thematic field, research is led on actual measures that can be realised to create such Caring...

• Story

Does the Swiss mental health system need to change course?

09.04.2026 Switzerland appears to be mentally stable – yet psychiatric care is expensive and stretched to the limit. In this interview, BFH expert Dirk Richter explains why we should place a greater emphasis on...

• Press Release

Appointment of a new director for the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Bern University of Applied Sciences

26.03.2026 The University Board of Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH has elected Prof. Dr Roger Filliger as the new Director of the School of Engineering and Computer Science. He will take up the post on 1 April...

• Story

Enhancing motivation and pride in music lessons

20.02.2026 A student on HKB’s Music Pedagogy programme created pictogram cards to facilitate and enhance music lessons, especially with neurodivergent pupils. She covered the full process, from development to the...

• News

The Canton of Bern increases university tuition fees

24.11.2025 Bern University of Applied Sciences is introducing higher tuition fees for the autumn semester 2026/27, thus implementing a political decision of the Canton.

• Story

AI in higher education: an interplay between ethics, data protection and experimentation

23.09.2025 In September, BFH lecturers met in Bern for Teaching Day. With guest speaker and AI expert Jeppe Stricker, they discussed the future of teaching in the age of artificial intelligence.