Academic Writing Support

We support students at the University of Bern with their writing projects and challenges. Contact us for a consultation or join one of our courses.

Our services

Do you struggle to

  • start or restart writing?
  • find and narrow down a topic?
  • structure a text?
  • write a first draft?
  • revise a text?
  • stick to your writing schedule and meet deadlines?

The Academic Writing Consultation is a free service for all students and researchers at UB and PH Bern - whether you are in your first semester or on your dissertation. We focus on your personal writing process and help you tackle not only the current but also future writing assignments and projects. 

Drop in during our consultation hours (Friday 9-12 during the semester) or contact us for an appointment. Your concerns and questions will be treated confidentially.

We are open for all disciplines with a focus on the humanities and social sciences. If you are a writer from the medical or natural sciences we suggest you look into the specialized course offer by the Medical Library at the University of Bern.

Consultation hours

Courses offered by the Academic Writing team

 

Course offer in the spring semester of 2026

Arbeiten schreiben mit Word leicht gemacht (1. Mai 2026, in German, one-time)

Write Now – Schreibzeit (starting 23 February 2026, German and English, weekly)

 

Other courses (currently not offered)

Fertig geschrieben! Workshop zur BA- / MA-Arbeit

Schreib-Coaching für Einsteiger*innen: Workshop zur ersten Seminararbeit

Vom Chaos zur Klarheit: Ein Werkzeugkasten für das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten (Phil.-Hist.)

 

 

Team Academic Writing Support