Upcoming Events

General Assembly of the Fachschaft of Slavic Studies Bern

General Assembly of the Fachschaft of Slavic Studies Bern

When: Wednesday, 4th of March, 2026, 16:15 Where: Unitobler / Institute of Slavic Languages and Literatures, 3. floor The committee informs about and discusses recent events, projects and questions about the degree course and the fachschaft. We would be happy, if you joined us with your questions, ideas and inputs! All students of Slavic Studies are welcome and have a vote. Of course, you may also join and simply listen to what is being talked about.

ERS Summer School in Riga 2026

ERS Summer School in Riga 2026

The ERS Russian-language Summer School will take place in summer 2026 in Riga. Everyone who is interested may participate. In addition, the organizers will apply for subsidies covering travel costs for the participants. Before the start of the course, an informative meeting will take place in Fribourg; there is a possibility to accomodate people who live far from Fribourg over night. If you need accomodation, please contact Maria Chevrekouko (maria.chevrekouko@unibe.ch). Please find all additional information by clicking the link below.

Call for Application

Lecturer in Slavic Linguistics

The Institute for Slavic Languages and Literatures (ISSL) in the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Bern invites applications for a 70% position as Lecturer in Slavic Linguistics (Ukrainian), beginning on August 1st, 2026, or at the earliest convenient date. Please find more information in the attached document.

Call for Application: Lecturer in Slavic Linguistics (PDF, 53KB)

Slavbeer

Slavbeer

Once per month, we meet at the Institut für Slavische Sprachen Literaturen (UniTobler, 3rd floor) for a chill evening. We would be happy to see you around! All students and member of staff and everyone who is interested in Eastern Europe are welcome.

Book Club

Book Club

For the second time, the Fachschaft organizes a book club during the spring semester of 2026. During our meetings, we will read texts in Slavic languages or translated ones. This time: "Heart of a Dog" by Mikhail Bulgakov.

Colloquium for Slavic Linguistics Bern-Zurich

Colloquium for Slavic Linguistics Bern-Zurich

From March to May 2026, a colloquium for slavic linguistics takes place in Bern and in Zurich. Six linguists from different universities have been invited. The lectures take place on Mondays from 16:15 to 18:00 in Zurich or in Bern. Please find more information in the attached document.

Flyer Kolloquium für slavistische Linguistik (PDF, 63KB)