University of Bern joins The Guild of European Universities

Media releases, information for representatives of the media Media Relations (E) The University of Bern has been admitted to The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities as its newest member with immediate effect. Welcoming the decision, Professor Christian Leumann, the University of Bern's rector, said: "We look forward to taking up our place in this network of peers, where we can bring our institutional strengths to the table and learn from those of our fellow members." "Joining the Guild is part of the University of Bern's internationalization strategy to enhance our standing as a player on the global stage. Membership will facilitate the University's links to institutions with similar interests and support its quest to hit new international heights," Professor Leumann underlined. The University of Bern was voted in during The Guild's General Assembly in Brussels on June 2. "We are pleased to welcome a partner that shares our values, our commitment to excellence in research and research-led education, and is enthusiastic about the collaborative possibilities offered by the Guild," said The Guild's Secretary-General Jan Palmowski. The University of Bern is a public institution with a strong focus on excellence in research and teaching at all levels in the majority of academic disciplines. Also under its aegis are international research platforms, national centers of competence in research and interdisciplinary programs.