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Strengthening the shared vision for ENLIGHT

Strengthening the shared vision for ENLIGHT

Image: Annette Boutellier

At the General Meeting in Bern, 140 members of all ENLIGHT member universities discussed the long-term vision for the alliance. Albrecht Vorster and Carolina Gutiérrez from the Department of Neurology at Bern University Hospital gave a keynote speech on brain health and the importance of sleep.

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Could gaming make you fitter?

Could gaming make you fitter?

Image: Pelin Koyuncu

Pelin Koyuncu attended the ENLIGHT summer school “Game Design in Health Care and Education”. She developed an app that motivates people to exercise and stay physically active. In this interview, she discusses how she combines her passion for gaming with her psychology studies at the University of Bern, and explains why an ENLIGHT hybrid course offers a unique experience.

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First ENLIGHT course launched at the University of Bern 

First ENLIGHT course launched at the University of Bern 

Image: Shalitha Dissanayaka

The University of Bern is launching its first ENLIGHT course entitled “The Deep History of Food – Putting Sustainability into Context.” The course looks at the fundamental role of food production throughout human history and its implications for sustainability. It explores the origins of agriculture, its spread across different societies, and its impact on the environment.

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Strengthening ENLIGHT cooperation: University of Groningen visits Bern 

Strengthening ENLIGHT cooperation: University of Groningen visits Bern 

Image: Caspar Bienek

A delegation from the University of Groningen, led by Rector Jacquelien Scherpen, recently visited the University of Bern. The visit was characterised by lively discussions and showed a strong interest from both sides in strengthening existing collaborations and exploring new opportunities within ENLIGHT.

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“With ENLIGHT we are shaping the educational landscape of tomorrow”

“With ENLIGHT we are shaping the educational landscape of tomorrow”

Image: University of Bern

The University of Bern is a member of the European university alliance ENLIGHT. In this interview, Rector Christian Leumann explains why the University of Bern joined ENLIGHT and what it means for students and staff at the University of Bern.

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Where north meets east

Where north meets east

Image: Jule Ksinsik

There is a place in Europe where the climate is chilly, people are patriotic, and the mellow scent of freshly baked pies lingers in the air. Jule Ksinsik, political science student at the University of Bern, tells us about her exchange experience at the University of Tartu and explains why she advises all political science students to visit Estonia.

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“Mountains, rivers, and bureaucracy”: a Belgian Student’s Swiss Adventure

“Mountains, rivers, and bureaucracy”: a Belgian Student’s Swiss Adventure

Image: Tibo Wiels

Last year, Tibo, a master’s student in biomedical engineering, decided to trade the Belgian flatlands for the Swiss Alps. Tibo has many stories to tell about his experience as an exchange student: from navigating Swiss bureaucracy to taking freezing-cold swims in the river Aare!

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