Science Meets Politics

Scientific Expertise for Political Decision-Making

Engaged UniBE supports researchers in effectively bringing their expertise into political decision-making processes and contributing to evidence-based solutions for societal challenges.

Consultation and Support for Researchers: Are you working on a policy-relevant topic and would like to bring your expertise into politics, but are unsure how? Engaged UniBE supports you in collaboration with theEthics and Policy Lab des MCID, which already offers such assistance. We look forward to your inquiry!

Contact Person: Caroline Schlaufer, MCID Ethics and Policy Lab and Competence Center for Public Management KPM caroline.schlaufer@unibe.ch

Training Offer on Policy Engagement: Policy engagement requires a basic understanding of political processes and public administration. As part of the Transferable Skills Programm, the University of Bern offers the workshop Engaging in Policymaking as a Researcher once per semester.

Exchange between Researchers, Administration, and Politics: The dialogue aims to strengthen trust, understanding, and cooperation between research and politics.