Events

We organise a variety of events focused on networking, outreach and science communication, and promoting the rights and visibility of women in STEM. The list below shows our upcoming events, as well as those recommended by our members, below. To co-organise an event with us, or to recommend an event or a group with similar goals, use our contact page. To view past events, click here.

We organise casual networking events to connect women in STEM in our region. As well as meeting new people we facilitate discussion on career paths, job opportunities, resources and support.

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Networking

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Outreach

We organise outreach events to speak to people of all ages and educational or professional backgrounds about the scientific work that is taking place here in Bern and Fribourg.

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Women's visibility

Women are still underrepresented in STEM fields, especially at later career stages. We work to increase the visibility of women in science and the rights and opportunities of women in Switzerland.

Upcoming events

Panel Discussion on Equal opportunities in academia

Kuppelraum, Hauptgebäude (Main
Building), Hochschulstrasse 4, Bern
(5th floor, room 501)

Women's rights and visibility

Leading experts and academics will come together to address the persistent gender gap in academia, and the challenges women face in balancing their careers and motherhood.

Frauenstreik 2025

2025-06-14

Bern

Women's rights and visibility

The swiss women's strike takes place every year on the 14th of June. Women of all backgrounds unite to protest issues including unfair wages, unpaid labour and gendered violence. Members…

Pod meetings

Bern

Pod meeting

Recurring

Our pod meets regularly to exchange ideas, discuss ongoing projects and socialise. If you would like to join an upcoming meeting, contact us here.

Networking apéro

Bern and Fribourg

Networking, Women's rights and visibility

2025, dates TBA

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Our upcoming networking events will offer women from different STEM disciplines and career paths to meet and discuss the career options available to us in Switzerland, including academia, industry and…