"It’s essential that science adheres to its clear profile and prevents itself from being instrumentalized by politics. We need to preserve our independence and, in doing so, the trust we enjoy."
Key Areas
Sustainability
Cutting-edge research on climate, biodiversity, land use and world trade to make a specific contribution to the sustainable development of society worldwide.
Health and Medicine
The University of Bern is a world leader in research on biomedicine and medical technology, among other areas, and is committed to Bern as a strong center in medicine.
Matter and the Universe
Cutting-edge research in theoretical and empirical particle physics, the origin of life as well as the formation and development of planets and their capability of sustaining life.