Information and discussion events on topics from all diversity categories
The event serves to promote knowledge among the faculty members about the various topics related to the diversity categories. The information and discussion event consists usually of a keynote lecture and a panel discussion with various experts on a topic related to the diversity categories. Topics rotate through the various diversity categories (i.e. age, ethnic origin, social background and status, sexual orientation and gender identity).
Future events in this serie
Information and discussion event on the topic of “First Generation in the Academic Landscape“
What does it mean to be the first in the family to study - and to navigate the academic world?
This event is dedicated to the experiences, opportunities and challenges of so-called first generation students and researchers - i.e. people who are the first in their family to pursue an academic career.
After an academic input by Prof. Rolf Becker, (University of Bern, expert in the subject) and a contribution on structural options for action by Stéphanie Voser (University of Fribourg, head of the project Selectivity based on social origins), a panel discussion will follow with the two speakers and members of the University of Bern who are themselves first generation: Prof Dr Mirko Schmidt (Institute of Sports Science), MSc. Jasmin Aebi (PhD student, Institute of Psychology), Kobika Baier (student, Institute of Educational Science)
📅 Date: Wednesday, 7. May 2025
🕓 Time: 16:30-18:00 (followed by aperitif)
📍 Location: C001, Institute of Sports Science, Bremgartenstrasse 145, 3012 Bern
💻 Online participation possible: Zoom link
📝 Registration (voluntary) until April,14, 2025: Link
We look forward to your participation and an open, inspiring exchange. The event will be in German.
If you have any questions, please contact florence.epiney@unibe.ch
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