Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science consists of five departments: Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy, Biology and Geosciences. The Faculty is characterized by interdisciplinarity, which is reflected in the affiliated Research Competence Centers, National Centres of Competence in Research and Interfaculty Research Cooperation.

Studying at the Faculty of Philosophy and Natural Sciences is characterized by high quality teaching and internationally recognized research. In teaching, the Faculty offers a variety of study programmes at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level. Graduate Schools accompany the PhD programs and specialized Master programs.

Events

Emilie Jäger Lecture 2025

Prof. Dr. Catherine D’Ignazio (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) discusses feminist data activism, exploring how collective approaches grounded in care and restoration offer transformative pathways toward data justice. Drawing from examples of grassroots initiatives documenting feminicides, she highlights the potential of feminist practices to challenge mainstream data science.
At this event, Prof. D’Ignazio will receive the Emilie Jäger Award of the Faculty of Science
Apéro & book signing after the lecture

Equal Opportunities

FameLab

Do you have a passion for science and enjoy a good story? FameLab is the international science communication competition where developing scientists across the globe showcase their passion for science to a global audience.
This year, a local heat will be taking place at the University of Bern on Wednesday, 7. May. The event will be held at the UniS building, room A-126 (Schanzeneckstrasse 1, 3012 Bern), at 18:00!
Come cheer on the talks and enjoy a night of fascinating science and stories from local researchers - and perhaps meet the next Swiss champion?
For questions and additional information:
R. Benjamin Sulser, PhD
r.benjamin.sulser@unibe.ch

Link to the event calendar of the University of Bern

News

People

“Our neighborhood network is our greatest help”

Olivia Romppainen-Martius studies the effects of climate change on extreme weather events. In the video, she explains what helps her to spend time with her daughters despite the demands of her job.

April 16, 2025

Uni Aktuell

Astronomy

Where to find the next Earth

A team from the University of Bern and the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS has developed a machine learning model that predicts potential planetary systems with Earth-like planets. The model could significantly accelerate and thus revolutionize the future search for habitable planets in the universe.

April 9, 2025

University of Bern

Biology

New strategy against coronaviruses

Researchers at the University of Bern have analyzed a mechanism by which the coronavirus manipulates human cells to replicate itself. They show that a coronavirus protein, which is central to infection, has two independent functions. Only one function however occurs in several species of coronaviruses. These findings could drive the development of broad-spectrum antiviral drugs.

April 1, 2025

University of Bern

Climat and Environment

Climate protection with Emmental biogas

The Uni Bern is working to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. A contribution is being made to climate protection for emissions that are difficult to avoid. One example of this is the biogas plant on the Schürch family farm in Kirchberg.

March 27, 2025

Uni Aktuell

Contact

University of Bern
Philosophisch-naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Sidlerstrasse 5
CH-3012 Bern

Phone: + 41 31 684 32 09