News School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

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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...

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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...

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Pilot plant in operation

01.03.2021 Can Swiss wood replace fossil oil? Researchers at BFH have developed processes to extract a variety of valuable ingredients from Swiss wood. These can replace oil-based ingredients in various applications. A...

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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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News developments in TS3 technology

14.06.2021 TS3 technology (Timber Structures 3.0) enables large surfaces to be made using wood. The long-term test rig that was set up at BFH in Biel in 2018 has delivered important results for the successful...

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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.

14.10.2021, 6pm–8pm – Online event

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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.

24.11.2021, 6pm–8pm – Online event

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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.

19.01.2022, 6pm–8pm – Online event

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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.

02.03.2022, 6pm–8pm – Online event

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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.

06.04.2022, 6pm–8pm – Online event

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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.

04.05.2022, 6pm–8pm – Online event