Press release – New rector appointed to a Swiss Unidistance – Cap on …

23.06.2025 – 18:37

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New rector appointed to a Swiss unidistance – CAP on continuity. Consequently, sustainability

The Swiss Unidistant Foundation Council elected, during its session on Monday, June 23, 2025, Dr Nicolas Rothen as a rector for the period from 2025 to 2029, following the proposal of the selection committee. Moreover, With its official taking up on August 1. Therefore, the temporary phase ends successfully press release – new rector and the long -term management of Swiss unidistance is ensured.

Prof. Furthermore, Dr Nicolas Rothen becomes rector – a strategic vision for a university institution connected internationally, anchored in Valais

Prof. Moreover, Dr Nicolas Rothen. For example, experienced academic personality whose expertise in research, education and university management is recognized, access the rectorate of Swiss unidistant. Moreover, As a professor of psychology. Furthermore, rector ad interim, he distinguished himself in recent years by the discernment and clairvoyance of his management, actively contributing to the strategic development of the institution. Meanwhile, His appointment embodies continuity. In addition, stability and an orientation resolutely turned towards the future for Swiss unit in the landscape of the Hautes Schools Switzerland and International.

The Foundation Council. Consequently, on the proposal of the selection committee, has chosen a personality fully meeting the high requirements in terms of institutional, research and teaching governance. Therefore, Stefan Bumann, president of the Swiss press release – new rector Unidistance Foundation Council, is delighted with this election:

“With Prof. Furthermore, Dr Nicolas Rothen, we chose a convincing leader, combining academic excellence and strategic thought. He has already demonstrated, as an interim advertising, his ability to direct Swiss unidistance with clairvoyance, commitment and orientation. We are delighted to work with him in the evolution of Swiss Unidistance to become University of Valais. »»

This appointment is guaranteed both stability and continuity. Holder of a doctorate in psychology from the University of Bern (2009). Dr Nicolas Rothen carried out a one-year post-doctorate at the same university before continuing for four and a half years his research at the School of Psychology and the Sussex Center for Cons Consciious Science of the University of Sussex (RCM). He then returned to the University of Bern with his own research project. where he obtained in 2016 the authorization (Venia Docki) in psychology. Since 2018. he press release – new rector has been active in a Swiss unidistant: first as a assistant teacher, then an extraordinary teacher from 2020 and vice-rector for research since 2023. He has been working on the post of rector since February 2024.

Unidistance Switzerland continues to loom as a reliable. innovative player in the landscape of higher education, in complementarity of existing universities. The new rector, Prof. Dr Nicolas Rothen. fixes clear axes for the future of the institution:

“My vision is to position a Swiss unidistance decisively in its journey to the University of Valais’. I wish to strengthen its institutional recognition at the national level. significantly develop its research activities and affirm it as a complementary institution combining digital education of quality and innovation based on research. Most of our students follow their part-time studies, while exercising a professional activity, and are on average 38 years old. This clearly shows that we do not perceive ourselves press release – new rector as a competitor of face -to -face universities. but as a relevant complement within the Swiss university system. In collaboration with committed staff members. solid partners, I want the future University of Valais to become a flagship element of digital university training in Switzerland-locally anchored, relevant on a national scale and connected internationally. »»

Strategic orientation also within the Foundation Council

In addition to the appointment of the rector. the Swiss Unidistance Foundation Council welcomes new renowned personalities: Professor Anne-Christine Fornage, specialist in private law and former vice-rector of the University of Lausanne, Professor Kilian Stoffel, rector of the University of Neuchâtel, and Mathias Bellwald, president of the city of Brigue-Glis, Anchoring in academic environments. This strengthening of the Foundation Board underlines the desire for Swiss unidistance to continue a broad strategic development. turned towards the future.

About Swiss Unidistance

Unidistance Switzerland. located on a modern university campus in Brig, is a university institute press release – new rector accredited according to the Lehe (law on the encouragement and coordination of high schools). It offers programs of Bachelor. Master and Continuing Training in the faculties of economics, history, law, mathematics and computer science, as well as psychology. These programs are designed to be followed in parallel with a professional. sporting or family life, thanks to a flexible distance study model.

Unidistance Switzerland is intended to be an integral part of the Swiss landscape of Hautes Ecoles. which it completes thanks to an offer of studies intended for people who need a flexible and independent teaching model of the place.

Unidistance Switzerland meets the highest quality requirements for university education and research. The University Institute aims to obtain in 2027 the renewal of its accreditation as “University of Valais”. which will constitute a historical stage for the institution and the canton.

With nearly 2,400 students, Unidistance Switzerland is the leader in remote university press release – new rector education in Switzerland. The University Institute employs more than 500 employees in Switzerland. abroad, including more than 450 in teaching and research, recognized in their respective disciplines.

Swiss unidistant contact persons

Stefan Bumann Président du Conseil de fondation 079 353 62 59 [email protected] 

Prof. Dr Nicolas Rothen Recteur (dès le 1er août 2025) 079 550 43 89 [email protected]