What to expect
Expect a variety of engaging, PIONEER-relevant interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and inspiring keynotes. Participants will have the chance to learn more about BFH as a place for studying, teaching, and research through visits to various BFH sites across the Canton of Bern, including labs and research facilities.
With a strong research focus on SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, the thematic core of the PIONEER Alliance, BFH actively fosters innovation. As an entrepreneurial university, BFH collaborates closely with the local innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, a connection that will be highlighted throughout Staff Week.
The sessions and site visits will be structured around thematic clusters, covering key areas such as:
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Smart Cities and the Public Sector: for example, smart technologies to optimize resource use in urban settings.
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Health Science: for instance, the The Swiss Center for Care@home, an initiative led by BFH and supported by the Canton of Bern.
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Built Environment and Food Systems: experience amongst others the Urban Future Lab (living lab) exploring co-creative approaches to sustainable housing and food systems.
Additionally, an intensive half day workshop will focus on challenge-based education, a core priority of the PIONEER Alliance, featuring a dedicated train-the-trainer workshop.
Beyond the formal sessions, Staff Week offers an excellent opportunity to connect with peers from partner institutions—all in the beautiful, historic setting of Bern.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bern for an inspiring exchange with colleagues from BFH, the PIONEER Alliance and beyond!
Target group
Representatives of PIONEER partner institutions, including teaching staff, researchers and International Office staff, as well as members of the PIONEER project management team and representatives of other partner institutions.
