Diversity and Equal Opportunities

The Phil.-hum. Faculty promotes equality for individuals belonging to diversity categories (physical and mental impairments; age; ethnic origin; social background and status; sexual orientation and gender identity) as well as diversity and equal opportunities at all levels. It strives to reduce barriers to entry and is committed to promoting the combination of work and family/care commitments.

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Here you will find information about future events.

PhD Workshop: "Promoting mental health for PhD students"

Starting this autumn semester, we are offering a brand new workshop to promote the mental health of PhD students. We warmly invite all PhD students of the Phil.-hum. Faculty to this workshop („Workshop on promoting mental Health for PhD Students“). In an interactive format, we will jointly explore the mental health challenges commonly faced during the PhD journey and develop strategies to foster well-being and sustainable work practices in academia. The workshop offers space for reflection, exchange, and hands-on exercises.

The event will take place on Wednesday, 24 November 2025, from 16:00 to approximately 19:00, at the Institute of Sport Science (Room A007, Bremgartenstrasse 145, 3012 Bern). All participants are warmly invited to an apéro afterwards.

Further information can be found in the flyer below.
Please register by 31 October 2025 via the following link or directly by sendingan email to florence.epiney@unibe.ch.
We look forward to your participation and an inspiring exchange!

Lunchtalk

The next Lunchtalk will take place on Thursday, 6 November 2025, from 12:30 to 14:00 with Prof. Regula Everts at VonRoll (Fabrikstrasse 8, Room B007). The title of the lunch talk is: "Two Careers, One Life? Reflections on Managing Science, Family, and Dual Career". More information can be found on the flyer. Information on the series of lunchtalk events can be found under ‘Courses and Events’.