The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a leading academic institution dedicated to studies, teaching and research in international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.

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COVID-19 Update (19 October 2020)

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the following applies starting 19 October:

• A general obligation to wear masks applies for all indoor spaces of the University of Bern, including the WTI.
• Employees do not have to wear a mask at their stationary workstations as long as a minimum distance of 1.5 meters can be maintained. However, wearing masks is compulsory on the way to the workplace and during other movements in the building.
• Students must wear a mask in all university buildings, both during lectures and during other movements in the building, even if the distance of 1.5 meters is guaranteed. Lecturers are exempt from the obligation to wear a mask during courses, provided that a minimum distance of 2 meters from the students can be maintained.
• For employees: Whenever reasonable, meetings are to be held virtually, starting now. Employees, especially those who belong to a risk group, travel by public transport, or work in multi-person offices should work from home wherever possible.
• For lecturers and students: In-person courses will only be conducted when a highly interactive component makes it necessary, i.e. seminars, internships, tutorials, and laboratory classes. A maximum of 60 students will be admitted per class.

Updated regulations from the University of Bern can be found here. The regulations for the Canton of Bern can be found here.

Please follow the rules and stay safe!