The University of Bern, a world-class research institution located in a UNESCO World Heritage city, hosts the prestigious Summer School in Global History. Unlike standard lecture-based courses, this summer school operates as a high-level intellectual laboratory where participants present their original research to a panel of internationally renowned senior scholars. It is a space for critical debate on the “Global Turn” in historiography, focusing on transregional connections, entanglements, and the de-centering of traditional narratives. While the university provides the academic rigour and peer-review environment, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay.
What You’ll Learn (at University of Bern)
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Advanced Historiography: Critical analysis of the latest developments in global history, including theories of “Entangled Histories” and “Shared Pasts.”
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Research Presentation & Defense: Refining the ability to present complex doctoral-level research to a diverse, international audience of specialists.
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Peer-Review Dynamics: Engaging in constructive, high-level critiques of ongoing research projects, fostering a culture of academic excellence.
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Transregional Methodologies: Exploring new tools and archives for tracing the movement of ideas, commodities, and people across traditional borders.
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The “Global Turn” in Practice: Discussing the challenges of writing history that balances local specificities with global structural changes.
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Senior Scholar Mentorship: Gaining direct feedback and professional insights from some of the most influential figures in contemporary global history.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the experience so you can focus on the depth of your scholarship:
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Academic & Swiss Heritage Tours: Curated excursions to the Swiss Federal Archives, the Einstein House, and the historic towers of Bern’s Old City.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) with high-speed SBB rail connections to Bern.
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or professional residential support within the serene, historic districts surrounding the university.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Swiss entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the research intensive.
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Local Transfers: Seamless station pickup via private transport and support for all official off-campus academic and networking events.