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Alumni Portrait
Career paths, experiences and inspiration from the community for the community!
The Alumni UniBE community is as diverse as their life and career paths. Whether taking their first steps after graduation or with many years of professional experience, what connects us in the network are shared stories, experiences, and memories.
Here, alumni from different generations share their professional developments, perspectives, and personal milestones in videos, interviews, and themed articles.
Alumni Red Couch
Exciting conversations with former students of the University of Bern. On the red couch, they talk about their experiences on topics such as careers, networks and personal development. Honest, practical and inspiring, with tips, insights and personal stories.
Studying through the ages: Andrea Schaer & Céline Ueltschi
In the latest episode of our Alumni Red Couch, two generations of UniBE graduates talk about student life – then and now.
Together, they show how differently studying at the University of Bern can be experienced – and what connects all generations: team spirit, the formative environment, and the strong network that continues long after graduation.
Andrea Schaer: Lecturer at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences, studied in the 1990s and looks back on a time when studying was less digitized, lectures were held in person, and much was done by hand – from note-taking to drawing. For her, her studies were characterized by community, fieldwork, and lifelong connections.
Céline Ueltschi: Assistant physician, reports from a different student world: podcasts, laptops, and internships shaped her everyday life between the library, university sports, and the hospital. The exchange and solidarity with fellow students were central to her – during her studies, in her internship, and to this day in her group of friends.
Successful networking in the spotlight: Scott Jäggi & Corinna Rutschi
The latest episode of our Alumni Red Couch is here! This time, it is all about successful networking, a skill that is indispensable in today’s professional world.
On the red couch, our guests share their personal strategies and insider tips for establishing and maintaining professional and personal contacts.
Corinna Rutschi: has a degree in business informatics, works as a project manager at Bühler and is co-founder of Unchain Your Mind, a company for knowledge transfer, moderation and communication.
Scott Jäggi: studies business administration and also works in the field at Sensopro. In his role, establishing and maintaining contacts is essential. He discusses how to approach people authentically and build long-term relationships.
Career paths in dialog: Mara Baer & Gianluca Bernasconi
The first episode of our series “Double portraits – Alumni Red Couch” is live! In this interview, Mara Baer and Gianluca Bernasconi sit on our red couch and share their unique career paths and professional experiences.
Mara Baer: With her studies in psychology and economics at the University of Bern, Mara Baer has laid an impressive foundation. Today, she works in the insurance sector and brings a unique perspective to our series.
Gianluca Bernasconi: Gianluca is at the end of his master’s degree in psychology and faces the exciting challenge of finding the perfect job for the next stage of his career. Join us as Gianluca shares his thoughts on the transition from studies to working life while at the same time embarking on the search for new career opportunities.
From the lecture hall to professional life – alumni tell their stories
Fascinating stories on the topic of “From the lecture hall to professional life”. Alumni of the University of Bern tell us about their paths from studies to professional life. Here, interesting life paths, tips and a few surprising insights await you. Have fun watching!
From Theatre Studies to Cultural Mediation and Festival Management
Nicolette Kretz explains how she came to manage auawirleben, the Bern theater festival, after studying theater studies. During her studies, Nicolette often performed on stage as a slam poet. Today, her daily work involves not only theater, but also a great deal of operational knowledge and good communication skills.
He found his calling between Spanish and sports
After studying Spanish language and literature as well as sports science at the University of Bern, Jonas Lingg is now a teacher and deputy principal at NMS Bern. He fondly remembers his time at university and his Erasmus stay in Spain, which is why he advises students: don't worry about what will happen later, just enjoy your time at university.
A passion for language led to a career in academia
While studying French at the University of Bern, Jennifer Schumann learned that linguistics goes far beyond grammar, encompassing psychology, communication, and much more. She turned her enthusiasm for language into her profession and is now a postdoctoral researcher. What helped her during her studies: independence, determination, and critical thinking.
From Slavic studies to the classroom
Lukas Nagy gained experience as a substitute teacher in primary schools early on during his studies – today he teaches Russian at a high school. His advice to students: choose your studies based on your interests – not on their supposed usefulness.
Between research, teaching and museum work
Josy Luginbühl talks about her journey from studying archeology and art history at the University of Bern to a diverse career as an archaeologist. Whether in teaching, research in the library, transferring knowledge in the museum or occasionally in field research – Josy provides insights into her varied day-to-day life in archeology.
From the passion for marketing into research
Bettina Nyffenegger reports on her journey from the University of Bern into academia: From her studies and her doctorate to her current position as a lecturer in marketing at the Institute of Marketing and Corporate Governance at the University of Bern. She provides insights into her career and shows with her path that research, teaching and family can be reconciled – with valuable tips for anyone wishing to follow this path.
Grazia Lang
Grazia Lang studied sports science and business administration. Today, she is a lecturer in sports management and outdoor sports and provides insights into her path in research and teaching.
Michaela Mühl
Michaela Mühl studied climate and earth sciences and now conducts research on climate and polar regions. She talks about her career in science and what it is like to work in research as a woman.
Annalisa Achtermann
How can one become a journalist? Anna-Lisa Achtermann talks about her journey through the study of political science and public law into journalism.
Afreed und Willi
Afreed and Willi studied medicine at the University of Bern. Today, they work as doctors, hosting the Swissmedtalk podcast and the SRF Puls Check format.
Michelle Studer
Michelle studied business administration, sustainable development and economics at the University of Bern. She found her way into professional life through her master thesis.
Ena Munkovic
After studying psychology at the University of Bern, Ena completed a university internship at the federal government – an exciting start to working life!
Kaspar Schmocker
Kaspar Schmocker reports on how he came to his own company from his internship during his studies – with first-hand insights and tips.
Laura Baumann
Laura Baumann studied psychology at the University of Bern – today she supports others in her role as academic advisor at the University of Lucerne.
Andres Pfister
Andres Pfister studied musicology at the University of Bern – today he works as a musicologist at SUISA. An exciting journey between research and copyright!
Hans Rudolf Keller
Life writes the best stories. True to this motto, Hans Rudolf Keller talks about his journey from studying pharmacy to becoming managing director of the Swiss Cancer Research (SAKK).
