Here you will find a description of the different departments of the SUB board. You will get to know the board members as well as getting information about their responsibilities.
Member in charge: Sandro Arnet
Board member since May 2023Study programme: Geography and Social sciences
Ressort Äusseres
Auf kantonaler Ebene pflege ich den Kontakt mit der Bildungs- und Kulturdirektion, dem Regierungsrat und dem Grossen Rat des Kantons Bern. Dafür verfasse ich Stellungnahmen zu Geschehnissen auf kantonaler Ebene und lobbyiere für die Anliegen der Studierenden. Dazu gehört auch das Monitoring der bildungspolitischen Geschäfte des Grossen Rates, also die Beobachtung und Analyse der bildungs- und finanzpolitischen Vorgänge innerhalb des Kantons Bern.
Auf nationaler Ebene beschäftige ich mich mit hochschulpolitischen Entwicklungen und vertrete die Interessen der Studierenden. Ich bin dafür verantwortlich, den Kontakt zu entsprechenden Institutionen, Organisationen und Personen auf nationaler Ebene zu pflegen und auszubauen. Insbesondere engagiere ich mich im nationalen Dachverband – dem Verband der Schweizer Studierendenschaften (VSS) – und koordiniere die SUB-Aktivitäten im VSS.
Als Hauptthema setze ich mich gegen die geplanten Studiengebührenerhöhungen auf kantonaler und nationaler Ebene ein. Denn die Uni soll für alle unabhängig vom Portemonnaie zugänglich sein!
Ressort Infrastruktur
Das Ressort Infrastruktur ist ein auf das Jahr 2025 neu geschaffenes Ressort des SUB-Vorstands.
Wohnraum ist eine der grössten finanziellen Belastungen für Studierende. Gerade Menschen mit tiefen Einkommen, zu denen wir Studierende in den meisten Fällen gehören, bekommen die Krise auf dem Wohnungsmarkt am meisten zu spüren. Im Ressort Infrastruktur kümmere ich mich alles, was das Thema studentisches Wohnen betrifft.
So verfolgt die SUB zum Beispiel zusammen mit der Baugenossenschaft Aare das Projekt SWIM. Ziel ist es im neu entstehenden Stadtquartier Vierer- und Mittelfeld studentischen und bezahlbaren Wohnraum zu errichten.
Im Ressort Infrastrukur bringe ich mich auch in der Quartierkommission Länggasse Engehalbinsel ein, um die Quartierentwicklung des Universitätsquartiers aktiv mitzugestalten.
Zum Ressort Infrastruktur gehört auch der Einsatz für studierendenzentrierte und nachhaltige universitäre Infrastruktur. So sollen zum Beispiel die Gebäude der Universität möglichst den Bedürfnissen von uns Studis entsprechen oder die Mensa durch die Anpassung ihres Angebots ihren Beitrag dafür leisten, dass wir noch eine Zukunft haben.
Department of Student Organization
In the department of Student Organization, I ensure that committed students can actively participate. My main responsibilities include the administration of the student councils – for example, by awarding basic and additional membership fees, reviewing statutes, recognizing student groups, coordinating between the SUB Executive Board and the Student Council (SR), and providing general support to student organizations.
Department of Legal Affairs
In the Legal Affairs Department, I deal with the various legal matters of the SUB and its members. I oversee the SUB Legal Advisory Service (RBD), review statutes, and ensure that the SUB operates within the legal framework
Member in charge: Jill Federer
Board member since May 2025
Field of study: Social Sciences, Chinese language and culture
jill.federer@unibe.ch
Department of Equal Opportunities
Gender equality is a central concern of the SUB. The SUB understands its commitment to equality as intersectional. As the person responsible for the Equal Opportunities Department, I am committed to promoting equality for all students and strive to ensure that everyone can study free from sexism, racism, ableism, classism, homophobia and ageism.
That's why the SUB collaborates with various university bodies and committees, such as the University Commission for Equal Opportunities and the Department for Equal Opportunities. We are also active in CodEg, the Equal Opportunities Commission of the Association of Swiss Student Unions (VSS), and coordinate the Equal Opportunities and Equal Opportunities Working Group at the University of Bern. In addition, the Equal Opportunities Department offers mentoring for TINFA students (Wo*mentoring), co-funded by the Federal Equal Opportunities Program.
Member in charge: Lena Vögeli
In office since: March 2024
Study programme: Philosophy and Social Science
sozialfonds.sub@unibe.ch
Department of University Access
In the University Access department, I work to reduce the barriers to university study and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to study. I also manage the social fund, which can support students in financial need and is designed to bridge acute emergencies as quickly as possible.
Department of Employees
I am responsible for the approximately 15 employees at the SUB. This includes job interviews, staff reviews, and many other personnel matters.
Member in charge: Ainhoa Martinelli
Board member since May 2024
Study programme: Social anthropology with sustainable development and geography
Department of Teaching
As the person responsible for the department of teaching, I represent the interests of students in university committees and actively contribute their perspective to university policy processes - in close cooperation with the university management and relevant bodies such as the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching. The promotion of excellent, skills-based teaching and the design of learning spaces that create a good learning atmosphere and strengthen students' mental health are central to my department. I work closely with other departments, the student councils at faculty level and international networks such as the ENLIGHT Student Network. I am committed to supporting student engagement and helping to shape the future of the University of Bern.
Member in charge: Jael von Weissenfluh
Board member since April 2025
Study programme: Computer Science
Department of Communication
In the department of Communications, I am responsible for the appearance and visibility of the SUB. I also have the main responsibility for the SUB's media presence.
Together with two employees, I take care of the SUB's basic visual communication. For example, on our social media channels, in the campus mail or on posters.
I am also in charge of editing the SUB pages in the bärner studizytig and am the contact person for the media.
Department of Events
Organizes SUB events such as the Campus Festival and supports student events. The aim is to create meeting spaces that create a campus feeling and increase the visibility of the SUB.
Department of Finance
Maintains an overviews of the SUB's finances. This includes the preparation of the budget, the financial statements and the handling of all financial transactions.