Thesis Defenses

Upcoming thesis defenses of doctoral candidates at the GHS are announced here one week ahead of the defense.

Information about publications can be found here.

Information about the step-by-step process for the thesis defense can be found here (old regulations/new regulations).

Information about the PhD degree title and possible specializations can be found here.

Thesis Defenses by Doctoral Candidates of the GHS

Alexa Holfelder

University Psychiatric Center (UPZ)
"Perception and Openness to Digital Health Tools in Elderly with Dementia Related Cognitive Decline"
Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:00
Room 220
Mittelstrasse 43
3012 Bern

Aziz Mert Ipekçi

Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
"Divided pandemic society: how the polarization of opinions affects health outcomes in the context of pandemics and pandemic preparedness"
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:15
Room 320
Mittelstrasse 43
3012 Bern