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
Individual support for students
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
General Contact
Contact at BFH: support-ukraine@bfh.ch
Housing
Housing
Individual support for housing can be provided related to the support action.
Contact
- Contact at BFH: support-ukraine@bfh.ch
Support for researchers leaving Ukraine
Scholars@Risk
Scholars@Risk
BFH is member of Scholars at Risk Network Switzerland. Through that we can provide places to host scholars from Ukraine universities.
Please visit https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/sections/sar-switzerland/
Contacts
- Scholars at Risk International: Information and official recognition as a Scholar at Risk
- Scholars@Risk Switzerland: Application for Assistance
- Scholars@Risk at BFH: Corina Caduff, corina.caduff@bfh.ch
Support for BFH staff from Ukraine and Russia
Individual support
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
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
Offering Accommodation
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
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
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.
Charity Action "Warm Heart"
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).
