Students4Sustainability

We are the hub for student engagement in sustainable development at Bern’s higher education institutions.

We are a joint initiative of the University of Bern, Bern University of Applied Sciences, the Bern University of Teacher Education and the University of Teacher Education NMS Bern. Together, we are committed to promoting student engagement in the field of ‘sustainable development’ across all higher education institutions.

project grants

From idea to reality! Through our funding programme, we support student projects – both large and small – in the field of sustainable development. Do you think your idea could make a change? Then give it a go here!

Events

Interaction is key! We organise events on sustainable development. From networking events and workshops to walk-in advice sessions, there’s something for everyone.

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Better together! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in sustainable development at Bern’s higher education institutions. Find out how you can get involved too!

News

ENLIGHT GreHackathon
Next stop Bratislawa: Join the ENLIGHT GreHackathon and tackle sustainability challenges with students from five European universities!
Ready to get serious about building your startup?
Meet talented co-founders and get funding & support for your entrepreneurial project - all whilst studying.
Autumn Call Project Ideas
Take the opportunity and submit your project idea by the 31st October 2026 🌱

Current Projects

Follow-up project: Kompost-Bande

Kompost-Bande demonstrates how a school compost can become a living laboratory for sustainable action. Following a successful pilot project, the concept is now being scaled and embedded in additional schools.

Neurodivergentes Znacht

Neurodivergentes Znacht creates a safer space for neurodivergent students and alumni in Bern.

Lake Elinor

Lake Elinor is an interactive serious game that allows participants to experience the opportunities and challenges of managing commons through collaboration, negotiation and collective decision-making.

Nächste Events

Circle of Gifts

Develop ideas together, share resources and find new energy for your projects!

Lunch Discussion: Umweltpolitisches Engagement und Resilienz

Mental Health Awareness Month: How can students and other young people act resiliently in a time of multiple crises?

InnovateTheAlps Hackathon 2026

Develop ideas for a more sustainable Alpine region together: At the InnovateTheAlps Hackathon, students from different disciplines and universities will work on concrete real-world challenges from 13 to 15 November 2026 in the Chiemgau region.

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