Our mission
The Mobiliar Center for Resilience at the University of Fribourg focuses on key issues relating to the sustainability of society and the economy. It supports inter- and transdisciplinary research projects that develop practical solutions to strengthen resilience in Switzerland. To this end, the center brings together the skills of researchers from a variety of disciplines.
Economic and technological change, social and political upheaval and ecological challenges all call for flexible, sustainable solutions. Resilience is therefore a prerequisite for a viable society and economy. It can only be strengthened through collaboration between society, business and science. This is why the center adopts a resolutely interdisciplinary approach.
Resilience in society and the economy
Fribourg's full-service university enables a global approach. The Mobiliar Center for Resilience brings together expertise from a wide range of disciplines. In the current funding period (2024-2026), research projects focus on four themes:
- Forms of civic engagement, social cohesion and the sustainable economy
- Legal framework, political structures and pedagogical knowledge on managing linguistic and cultural diversity
- Sustainable development with a focus on Switzerland's competitiveness
- Switzerland's digital reputation in the age of artificial intelligence
Research for a forward-looking Switzerland
Mobiliar supports the center for resilience as part of its commitment to society, thereby contributing to Switzerland's sustainability. The partnership with Mobiliar enables the center to offer research, continuing education and public activities in the field of societal and economic resilience. Freedom of teaching and research is guaranteed at all times. University guidelines are fully respected.
Mobiliar is a company rooted in the cooperative world, committed to a forward-looking Swiss society with a focus on prevention and resilience. Through its commitment to society, it supports the Swiss research site.
The collaboration with Mobiliar is supported by the University Foundation. The Foundation contributes to the development of innovative projects and encourages the next generation of scientists.