War in Ukraine

Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) is deeply concerned about the current developments in Ukraine and for all persons affected by the conflict and suffering from its consequences.

Action plan for students and faculty of Ukrainian universities

Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) does not only express solidarity to universities in Ukraine but also offers support where possible and when necessary. Those measures are designed to support students in continuing their education and to support academic staff and faculty to continue their education and work as safely and seamlessly as possible.   

Bern University of Applied Sciences is currently developing support actions for students and faculty of Universities in Ukraine. Please find below the latest list of actions. We are frequently updating our support actions. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you want to apply for or participate in those actions.

General Contact

Applicants (students, scholars/researchers) are kindly asked to send

CV or academic CV
brief description of personal situation
(university, academic position, current address, family).

Please note that in any case intermediate English skills are required.

Contact addresses

Contact at BFH: support-ukraine@bfh.ch

Support for students leaving Ukraine

BFH is taking individual support actions for students from Ukraine by integrating them in international classes.

Applicants (students) are kindly asked to send

  • CV or academic CV
  • brief description of personal situation
    (university, academic position, current address, family).

Please note that in any case intermediate English skills are required.

Contact

support-ukraine@bfh.ch

 

General Contact

Contact at BFH: support-ukraine@bfh.ch

Housing

Individual support for housing can be provided related to the support action.  

Contact

Support for BFH staff from Ukraine and Russia

Individual support

Staff from Ukraine or Russia affected by hardship may contact their supervisors or the Counselling services at BFH.

Contact

Support for BFH students from Ukraine and Russia

Individual support

Students from Ukraine or Russia affected by hardship may contact their programme director or the Counselling services at BFH.

Contact

Further actions for solidarity

For Helpers

Offering Accommodation

Accommodation offers are coordinated by the federal government in cooperation with the cantons and municipalities, as well as the Swiss Refugee Council. If you would like to offer private accommodation for people affected by the war, you can do so here:

Links:

Teachers and class aids wanted

Call to students from the canton of bern

Despite the easing of the pandemic, the shortage of teachers is worsening. And as if that were not enough challenges, our elementary schools are confronted with many refugee students. At a time when it was already difficult to fill vacancies, new classes have to be opened in a very short time and even more teachers have to be found.

We would therefore be very grateful if you could, if at all possible, apply for one of the open positions and fill in for at least a temporary period.

You can find the open positions here: STEZE (be.ch) and here: Job portal of the Canton of Bern

Teaching refugee children and or youth

The municipalities and the canton are looking for potential teachers, class aids and people who would like to contribute to the education of refugee children and young people. If your are interested, please complete the following survey, this is only a non-binding registration.

Link:

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Stefan Hess, specialist for staffing at elementary school, at 031 636 17 66 or stefan.hess@be.ch.

Campaign VSS

The Swiss Student Union has launched the crowdfunding campaign "Housing for Ukrainian Students" in order to support resettled students in and around Ukraine.

Unfortunately, the war in Ukraine continues. Therefore, millions of people who remained in Ukraine need our help. This initiative group of Ukrainians invites you and your friends to join the action "Warm Heart". All humanitarian aid is delivered to Ukraine. 

You can also join the initiative as a coordinator and organize a collection point in your city (details at +41 79 388 30 71).