News Department Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

• News

We’re there for you

06.04.2020 Switzerland is in a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is also affecting our day-to-day research. The protection of our staff is our top priority. However, we are also aware that...

• News

Teaching by distance learning successfully underway

24.03.2020 Following the suspension of face-to-face teaching due to the corona pandemic, the Bern University of Applied Sciences has successfully introduced distance learning.

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Project "Hello Lenzburg": First multiple family dwelling in wood module construction completed.

23.08.2019 Prefabricated wooden modules, a steel supporting structure, assembly in a few days – with this new and innovative system AXA, Renggli AG and the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH in Lenzburg have built...

• Press Releases

Peter Staub to become new director of department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

03.07.2020 The Bern University of Applied Sciences Board has selected Professor Peter Staub as the new director of the department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering. Staub, currently the Head of the Institute...

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Improved quality infrastructure increases added value for African companies

08.04.2019 The first "International Quality Infrastructure Forum" took place in Brussels on 4 April 2019. It was organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the African Union...

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How we support the timber industry in Ghana

27.03.2019 As the Swiss competence centre for wood, we are involved in two projects in Ghana: The Center for Development and Cooperation CDC accompanies and advises a crafts school near the capital Accra and provides...

• Information Event

ONLINE | Master Wood Technology

Obtain first-hand information: the programme leader will provide you with information on the Master in Wood Technology and will hold a personal consultation with you if you wish.

19.01.2021, 18:00-20:00 o'clock – Online event

• Information Event

ONLINE | Master Wood Technology

Obtain first-hand information: the programme leader will provide you with information on the Master in Wood Technology and will hold a personal consultation with you if you wish.

04.03.2021, 18:00-20:00 o'clock – Online event

• Information Event

ONLINE | Master Wood Technology

Obtain first-hand information: the programme leader will provide you with information on the Master in Wood Technology and will hold a personal consultation with you if you wish.

06.04.2021, 18:00-20:00 o'clock – Online event

• Information Event

ONLINE | Master Wood Technology

Obtain first-hand information: the programme leader will provide you with information on the Master in Wood Technology and will hold a personal consultation with you if you wish.

06.05.2021, 18:00-20:00 o'clock – Online event

• Convention

ICTB 2021 PLUS 4th International Conference on Timber Bridges

The Bern University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material and Technologies have the pleasure to welcome the international scientific community for timber...

30.08.2021 until 02.09.2021 – Bern University of Applied Sciences, Solothurnstrasse 102, 2504 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and Online