on the move - 20 Years of the Swiss Literature Institute

20 years of writing, 20 years of studying, 20 years of the Swiss Literature Institute: What began in 2006 as a pilot project now holds a firm place in the educational and literary landscape of Switzerland. It still offers the only bilingual bachelor's degree in Switzerland dedicated to literary writing – and has already supported over 200 graduates on their journey to becoming the authors and literary professionals they are today. This calls for celebration – but being established doesn't mean being set in one's ways, which is why the Literature Institute celebrates under the motto 'on the move', and quite literally: with various formats spread across the year, in Biel and across Switzerland. On September 19th, workshops and an evening programme featuring alumni and companions provide an opportunity to jointly reflect on current literary phenomena, look to the future and the past, reunite or meet anew, toast, and listen to texts. In autumn and spring, the travelling ateliers invite you to encounter the Literature Institute on the road – with literary interventions organised by students, including participation in the Solothurn Literature Days. Information on upcoming events for the anniversary year is available at hkb.bfh.ch/sli. Participation in all events is – in some cases with limited capacity – free of charge. We welcome all those interested who the anniversary brings to Biel or to an 'atelier on the move'! Bern University of Applied Sciences

Bern University of the Arts HKB
Leonie Achtnich, Head of the Swiss Literature Institute
Rockhall IV, Seevorstadt 99, 2502 Biel/Bienne
leonie.achtnich@hkb.bfh.ch
T:+41 31 848 66 95

About the Swiss Literature Institute:
At the Swiss Literature Institute, around 15 students develop their writing skills each year in the Bachelor's programme in Literary Writing in German and French. Through mentorship, writing ateliers, and critical reading courses, they explore the full spectrum of writing, word, script, and genre. As part of the HKB, the Swiss Literature Institute promotes transdisciplinary exchange with other arts. An overview of all graduates of the Literature Institute and their works can be found by interested readers at literaturinstitut.ch/publikationen.

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