Welcome to the Oeschger Center for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern.
It is my honour to serve as President of this center, representing more than 40 group leaders and 270 researchers from five different faculties of our university. Established in 2007, evolving from the National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Climate, the Oeschger Center is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary research hub within the University of Bern.
Our center encompasses a wide range of expertise, from traditional climate sciences like climate physics, hydrology, the carbon cycle, and paleoclimatology to plant sciences. We also integrate researchers from diverse fields such as economics, history, political science, law, epidemiology, the philosophy of science, archaeology, and agronomy. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle various critical topics, including ocean heatwaves, urban climate, hail, climate extremes, climate justice, and numerous physical, natural, and social tipping points. Our research is designed to advance academic knowledge in interdisciplinary climate sciences and address the needs and requirements of society.
The backbone of the Oeschger Center is our Graduate School of Climate Sciences, which opens a new program cycle each year at the Master's and PhD levels. Our Graduate School not only focuses on teaching inter- and trans-disciplinary hard skills in climate sciences but also emphasizes soft skills related to scientific writing, communication, and networking. Through the Graduate School, we have created a global network of scholars and alumni with diverse expertise and profiles, providing a unique source of inspiration for young scholars and researchers.
Prof. Dr. Karin Ingold, President of the Oeschger Center
