upcoming events
Sustainable Food & Innovation – Eating the Future | Entrepreneurship Training
Learn how sustainable food brands can create real impact while achieving economic success. Work on concrete case studies and connect with others at a networking apéro afterwards!
April 22, 2026
5 pm - 6:30 pm
Ideenlabor, vonRoll, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern
Impact & Connect: Meeting Point for Sustainable Development and Innovation
Impact & Connect: Sustainable Consumption explores how sustainable offerings (e.g., repair services, fair fashion, or second-hand models) can scale, and how behavioral change can be achieved. Gain insights from alumni and experts, join the discussion, and connect over an apéro!
April 23, 2026
6 pm - 8 pm
BFH Wirtschaft, Effingerstrasse 47, Bern
Wood Frequency Festival
Music festival to spread the INTERFOB spirit among students of civil engineering, sustainability and architecture to promote cooperation
September 12, 2026
Full weekend
Sportcamp Melchtal
Past events
Sustainability Week Zurich
A week full of free sustainability events, created by students, open to everyone!
April 13, 2026
Full week
Campuses of 5 universities in Zurich
Emma auf Hoftour 2026
"Emma auf Hoftour" is a free family event where visitors can explore agriculture and discover the hidden world of soil through fun hands-on activities. Across the BFH-HAFL campus and nearby farms, animals, machines and interactive stations make farming come to life.
April 11, 2026
9 am - 5 pm
Campus BFH-HAFL, Länggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen
Permablitz
Spring is just around the corner, time for another Permablitz! Join us for a hands-on day in the garden, learn the basics of permaculture, help prepare the beds for the new season, and take home fresh inspiration and new knowledge.
April 12, 2026
10 am - 5 pm
Location will be announced after registration.
Season Kick-Off at the Studigarten
Get your hands in the soil, meet lovely people, and help us bring the Studigarten back to life. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just curious, every helping hand is welcome!
March 8, 2026
11 am
Backyard of Falkenplatz 16, 3012 Bern
WIRkstatt 2026
WIRkstatt 2026 is a free weekend for young people (16–30) who want to launch or further develop a social or sustainable project. Expect coaching, exchange, and fresh inspiration!
March 13, 2026
Full Weekend
Stiftung Kinderdorf Pestalozzi, Kinderdorfstrasse 20, 9043 Trogen
Evening Event: Plural Economics and the Climate Crisis
What does plural economics have to do with the climate crisis? Jakob Kapeller demonstrates why theoretical diversity in economics is crucial for better understanding global challenges, followed by an apéro and open discussion!
March 2, 2026
6:15 pm
Raum 101, Hauptgebäude Universität Bern, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
Museums Night
40 institutions – 1 ticket – 8 hours – over 240 events! Discover this year's programme!
March 20, 2026
6pm - 2am
City of Bern
Foodsave-Kitchen-Challenge
Take up the challenge and work with others to conjure up a gourmet menu from rescued food!
February 26, 2026
5.30pm - approx. 9pm
BFH HAFL
Länggasse 85
3052 Zollikofen
Lunch Discussion: Was ist Resilienz? – Resilience on the Menu
Discuss the topic of resilience over an informal lunch
February 24, 2026
12.15 pm
BistroS (UniS)
Schanzeneckstrasse 1
3001 Bern
Networks4Sustainability - Stadt-Land-Nachhaltigkeit
Networking aperitif & Stadt-Land-Fluss game on the topic of sustainable development, for students and staff at Bern's Higher Education Institutions
March 5, 2026
6.15 pm - approx. 8.30 pm
Plenarraum (1st floor), PH NMS, Nägeligasse 7, 3011 Bern
Walk-in Event at Ideenlabor
Whether you want to further develop your ideas or submit a ready-made project proposal, the Walk-in Event is your chance to ask your questions.
April 7, 2026
2.30-6pm
Ideenlabor, vonRoll, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern
Sustainability Governance & Public Administration: Expert Input & Discussion
Join us for a debate on how sustainability research can be effectively implemented into Swiss governance.
December 16, 2025
6.15-7.45 pm
UniS S201, Schanzeneckstrasse 1, 3012 Bern
EPFL Sustainable Innovation Challenge 2026
The challenge brings together interdisciplinary teams from across Europe to work together on the topic of ‘What is sustainable innovation?’ and develop new ideas.
March 5, 2026
all day
EPFL Lausanne
YoungCaritas Award 2025: Award ceremony in Lucerne
The youngCaritas Award will be presented for the 21st time. Young project creators will be given a platform to showcase their ideas, network – and win great prizes.
December 6, 2025
6.30 pm
Neubad, Bireggstrasse 36, 6003 Luzern
Prix Lux 2025 award ceremony and keynote speech
The University of Bern's Prix Lux equal opportunities award 2025 goes to VWelles Rethinking Economics, a project group of Students4Sustainability.
November 19, 2025
6.15pm
Kuppelraum, main building University of Bern, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
Ready for Winter: Action day in the student garden
Let's prepare the student garden for winter!
October 12, 2025
10:00
Hinterhof vom Falkenplatz 16
3012 Bern
Workshop: Teaching that strengthens - Mental health of students in focus
Workshop during Mental Health Days
October 10, 2025
12:15 Uhr- 13:45 Uhr
Ort: Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Zimmer 117
Foodsave-Koch-Challenge
Cooking competition in groups using rescued food
November 6, 2025
5.30pm- approx. 9.30pm
BFH HAFL, Länggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen
5th Bio-Gipfel at BFH HAFL
Bio: Where to? From vision to implementation! For producers, consumers and everyone in between!
November 14, 2025
all day
BFH HAFL, Länggasse 85 3052 Zollikofen
WWF Lunch Webinar: Integrating Sustainability into Economic Sciences
Three-part series on integrating sustainability into economics teaching
October 8, 2025
12pm - 1.15pm
Online
Specialist event Sustainable nutrition – thanks to social innovation
Sustainable nutrition is easier said than done. The BFH kick-off event for the Impact & Connect series, is open to all students, alumni, and other interested parties, shows how social innovations can help.
October 23, 2025
6-8pm
BFH Wirtschaft, Brückenstrasse 73 (Marzili), Bern
Sustainability Science Forum 2025: Ensuring a just transition towards a net zero society
Switzerland wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. This requires comprehensive structural change in key areas such as industry, mobility, housing and agriculture, which will have an impact on all population groups. Discuss with experts and participants how this transition can be organised in a fair and widely accepted way!
November 26, 2025
9am - 5pm
Eventforum Bern, Fabrikstrasse 12, 3012 Bern
2030 SDGs Game @ Botanical Garden Bern
An evening of gaming, collaboration, and networking. The 2030 SDGs Game opens doors for sustainable cooperation and valuable exchange.
September 11, 2025
5.30 - 8pm
Botanical Garden, Bern
Inno Night of the Entrepreneurship Club Bern
- your gateway to the world of entrepreneurship
June 27, 2025
7pm - 10.30pm
Foyer UniS, Schanzeneckstrasse 1, 3012 Bern
RealTransform: University culture for Sustainability: Workshop #2Learningspace
Workshop to discuss quality, methodological implementation and potential impact of real-life experiments for the development of university culture.
June 30, 2025
8.30am - 3pm
Universität Zürich – Campus Irchel, Zürich
Sustainable University Day 2025
Join the Sustainable University Day 2025 in Rapperswil!
December 2, 2025
08:00-17:30
OST Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Science
Oberseestrasse 10
8640 Rapperswil
Higher Education Summit 2025
The 2025 Higher Education Summit aims to be a space for collective reflection, discussion, and co-creation for those engaged in transforming higher education into a more sustainable, regenerative learning environment. The online conference will bring together different audiences involving students, educators and changemakers providing a unique opportunity for dialogue and collaboration.
November 19, 2025
Two day summit
online
Sustainability Days Bern
Two-week programme with workshops, guided tours and exhibitions
September 6, 2025
daily events
Bern
Landscape and natural hazards, input presentations and discussion rounds of the Landscape, Alps and Parks Forum (FoLAP)
Current and future potential of the landscape approach in dealing with natural hazards
June 24, 2025
1.45 - 3.45 pm
Campo Winterthur
Webinar: Science and policy for sustainability Spotlight on Sustainability webinar series (I)
Webinar series by the European University Association: Spotlight on Sustainability (I)
June 12, 2025
all day
online
Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future
Drawing from her groundbreaking book „Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future“, Professor Barinaga will share bold, community-driven ideas for transforming money into a tool for resilience, justice, and ecological balance.
May 20, 2025
7.30 pm
Hauptgebäude University of Bern, Room 120, Hochschulstrasse 4, Bern
Sustainability Day of the 4 Bernese Higher Education Institutions
This year's Sustainability Day will focus on transdisciplinary approaches and their potential to shape a sustainable future. In close cooperation with external partners from business, society, and politics, we want to initiate a new culture of science that addresses global challenges and develops practical solutions.
October 31, 2025
all day
Hochschulzentrum von Roll, Fabrikstrasse 6/8, Bern
100 years SUB
The SUB is celebrating its 100th anniversary and invites students and employees of the University of Bern to celebrate.
April 9, 2025
10am - 5pm
University of Bern
Networks4Sustainability - Meet and Mix!
From climate-friendly everyday actions to social justice and sustainable mobility in Bern, here you can learn new things in a fun way, contribute your ideas, and exchange views with others.
October 21, 2025
6.15 pm - 8.30pm
Musikplenarsaal vonRoll PHBern, Fabrikstrasse 4, Bern
Actionweek "I can consent!"
Consent means that all people involved in an action agree with it. Various formats such as workshops, film screenings and keynotes will take place during the action week
July 19, 2025
all day
Bern
Networks4Sustainability - Get Connected! Registration no longer possible
Join Students4Sustainability's next networking apéro for sustainable development at Bern's universities!
March 14, 2025
6pm
Kuppelraum (501) Universität Bern, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
Let's play the 2030 SDGs Game!
Prepare for an immersive experience with the 2030 SDGs Game, a serious play workshop. Together, the participants will explore how to transition from educating about sustainable development to educating for it—an essential evolution in creating a sustainable future.
December 9, 2024
6pm
Bakery Bakery, Gertrud-Woker-Strasse 3, 3012 Bern
Climbing with the eClimber
The project team is organizing an eClimber afternoon for students and employees of Bern's higher education institutes.
November 28, 2024
13.00- 15.00 Uhr
Sportscenter Magglingen
Open Door Event: Students4Sustainability Grant Applications
Whether you want to further develop your ideas or submit a ready-made project proposal, the Open Door Event is your chance to ask your questions.
October 21, 2024
09:30 - 13:30
Room A002 (Ideenlabor)
Fabrikstrasse 8,VonRoll Areal
3012 Bern
Networks4Sustainability - made visible
In cooperation with the student association BENE, we are organizing a large networking event for students of the Bernese universities. The film“The Invisibles - modern slavery in Europe” will be shown and its contents discussed.
September 20, 2024
18.00- 21.00 Uhr
Aula BFH, Brückenstrasse 73
Sustainability Day 2023
At their joint Sustainability Day 2023, the three Bernese universities showed how they are helping to create visions for a sustainable future.
November 3, 2023
8.15 - 17.00 Uhr
vonRoll, Fabrikstrasse 6+8, 3012 Bern
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