Equal opportunities
Equal opportunities
The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities. It promotes the success of women and men in academia through effective instruments and career models. This includes, among other things:
- At all levels, there is an appropriate proportion of both genders.
- The compatibility of work and family life is possible for women and men.
The University has an action plan, a commission, and an Office for Equal Opportunities to implement these provisions.
Inclusion
The University of Bern actively promotes a respectful and inclusive working and studying environment and has designated contact points for university members. On the page Respectful and inclusive study and work environment, you will find information on the following topics:
- Disability and chronic illness
- Mental health
- Racism
- Gender-neutral language
- Sexual harassment | Sexism
- Hate speech
- LGBTIQ+
- Menstrual products
Sexual harassment
As an employer and educational institution, the University of Bern is obliged to raise awareness of sexual harassment and to take preventive action. On the information page Sexual Harassment, you will find general information, the legal basis for procedures, rights, and obligations at the University of Bern, and, above all, concrete assistance for victims, witnesses, and managers.