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title: "Science Speed Dating: Thomas Frölicher"
description: "Thomas Frölicher, climate physicist at the University of Bern, explains the role of the ocean in the climate system in a UniBE Foundation video."
url: https://unibefoundation.ch/en/videos/science-speed-dating-with-thomas-froelicher
updated: 2026-09-16
---

# Science Speed Dating: Thomas Frölicher

> Thomas Frölicher, climate physicist at the University of Bern, explains the role of the ocean in the climate system in a UniBE Foundation video.

Videos

29. January 2026

Thomas Frölicher, Professor of Climate and Environmental Physics at the University of Bern, researches the role of the ocean in the climate system. His work shows why the ocean is key to understanding past, present and future climate change. The UniBE Foundation video series showcases researchers and their visions in a short video format.

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