Beyond the Classroom
IPDET comprises a vibrant community of professionals in the field from all over the world. This is valued throughout the program. We offer spaces and various leisure activities to meet, connect and exchange with each other.
The following events and activities are included in the tuition fees!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Climate MEL Academy convening
more info you may find here
July 15 (Wed) | 2:00 – 5:00 pm | UniS, room tba
Moderation: Scott Chaplowe
Inputs by: tba
LEISURE TIME EXCURSIONS
July 12 (Sun) | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Only for participants staying the first and second week in a row, IPDET organizes a full-day excursion to the Alps on July 12 (Sunday). The trip takes you to the mountain site of Switzerland where you enjoy a spectacular view, a nice lunch and have the possibility to do easy hiking routes.
The city of Bern offers a guided walking tour through the old part of the city, free of charge for IPDET participants. Please sign up at the board in the lobby for one of the following dates:
First week
July 7 (Tue) | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Second week
July 14 (Tue) | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
SPORTS AND RECREATION
July 9 (Thu) | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
July 16 (Thu) | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Center for Sports and Sport Science (Bremgartenstrasse 145)
Bring your sportswear with you.
During summer, public swimming pools in Bern are free of charge and are the perfect opportunity to cool down and relax.
Bern’s largest public swimming pool, Weyermannshaus (Stöckackerstrasse 33), is near the Europaplatz (several public transport possibilities).
The Freibad Marzili (Marzilistrasse 29) and Lorraine (Uferweg 70) are outdoor swimming pools with access to the Aare River.
Please be aware that swimming in the river is very dangerous!
Doors open from Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 5:45 pm
You can train your body in the Center of Sports and Science (Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern).
"I immensely enjoyed the time spent in Bern with the IPDET attendees and staff. From my perspective, it was flawless – which is due to the dedication and professionalism of the IPDET team."