Welcome to the Databases and Information Systems (DBIS) Group at the University of Basel

The main focus of the DBIS group is the development of novel database concepts and their application to large-scale distributed information systems, in particular to Data Management in the Cloud, Multimedia Information Retrieval, and Service-oriented Architectures & Process-based Systems (Workflows). From a technical perspective, this includes aspects of distribution, reliability, scalability, mobility, heterogeneity, dynamic adaptability, and semantics. The results of this work are applied to various fields like Crowdsourcing applications, e-Health or e-Science.

Last week our group headed to beautiful Mariastein, Solothurn for our annual retreat. Lots of great talks and discussions, plus a challenging hike that really tested our stamina. Great mix of science and scenery. Already looking forward to next year’s edition!

more... 2026-09-07

Congratulations to Rahel Arnold for receiving two awards at the IEEE ICME 2026 conference!

more... 2026-07-08