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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
7 landmarks
FIX
7 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
4 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
4 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

D
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
FIX
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Present
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
4 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title UniBE: Error Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Willkommen auf der Website der Universit…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Mit weisser Landkarte durch die Weltlite…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 News
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Menschen
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Studium
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Forschung
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Weiteres
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Das ist Bern
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Universität Bern für
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Weitere Informationen über diesen Webau…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Kultur und Veranstaltungen im BOGA
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Sport, Spass & Action! Entdecke aktuelle…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Infoplattform für firstGen-Studierende
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 «Mikroskope ins Innerste der Materie: D…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 SNSF Starting Grant 2026: Frist für Bes…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Projektpool für junge Forschende: Einga…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Call Engaged UniBE 2026
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 UniBE Inno Grant - Jetzt bewerben!
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Newsletter «Weiterbildung & Lifelong Le…
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Social Media «Lifelong Learning»
1.12:1
#000000
on
#121212
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Willkommen auf der W…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Mit weisser Landkart…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 News1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Menschen1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Studium1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Forschung1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Weiteres1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Das ist Bern1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Universität Bern f…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h2 Weitere Informatione…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Kultur und Veranstal…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Sport, Spass & Actio…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Infoplattform für f…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 «Mikroskope ins Inn…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 SNSF Starting Grant …1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Projektpool für jun…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Call Engaged UniBE 2…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 UniBE Inno Grant - J…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Newsletter «Weiterb…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail
h3 Social Media «Lifel…1.12:13.0:1
#000000
#121212
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Heading Hierarchy
50 headings
PASS
50 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H3 Kultur und Veranstaltungen im BOGA
  • H3 Sport, Spass & Action! Entdecke aktuelle Unisport Events
  • H3 Infoplattform für firstGen-Studierende
  • H3 «Mikroskope ins Innerste der Materie: Die Physik an Teilchenbeschleunigern» – 24.04.2026
  • H3 SNSF Starting Grant 2026: Frist für Bestätigungsbriefe 27.4.2026
  • H3 Projektpool für junge Forschende: Eingabefrist 23.4.2026
  • H3 Call Engaged UniBE 2026
  • H3 UniBE Inno Grant - Jetzt bewerben!
  • H3 Newsletter «Weiterbildung & Lifelong Learning»
  • H3 Social Media «Lifelong Learning»
  • H1 Willkommen auf der Website der Universität Bern
  • H2 Mit weisser Landkarte durch die Weltliteratur
  • H2 News
  • H3 Mit Sprache zum Staat
  • H3 Erfolgreiche Bern Medtech Vereinbarung verlängert
  • H3 «Das Universum erforschen, die Medizin revolutionieren»
  • H3 Bern Data Science Day 2026
  • H2 Menschen
  • H3 «Die Theorie, das Abstrakte faszinieren mich.»
  • H3 Mehr als Small Talk: Besser kommunizieren im Job
  • H3 Gefragte Expertise für sichere Labors
  • H3 Der mit den Elementarteilchen tanzt
  • H3 Klimaforscher mit handwerklichem Hintergrund
  • H3 Speerwurf, Studium, Spitzenleistung
  • H3 «Ich bin dankbar, Teil einer dynamischen Innovationsgemeinschaft zu sein.»
  • H2 Studium
  • H3 Anmeldung Studium
  • H3 Realisiere dein Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt!
  • H3 Portal für Junior Academics – Skills, Funding, Karriere!
  • H2 Forschung
  • H3 Zwischen ewiger Nacht und Tag: Klimakarten zweier Erdverwandter
  • H3 Neue UniBE Venture Fellows starten ihre Projekte
  • H3 Erhöhte Sterblichkeit nach chronischer Blutung zwischen Hirn und Schädeldecke
  • H3 Pflügt KI gerade den Schweizer Arbeitsmarkt um?
  • H2 Weiteres
  • H3 Teaching Hub
  • H3 Initiative Afrique
  • H3 Beratungswegweiser
  • H3 Weiterbildungsprogramm 2026
  • H3 Lebendig und vernetzt in die Zukunft!
  • H3 Internationale Austauschmöglichkeiten
  • H3 Wissenschaftlerinnen der Uni Bern
  • H2 Das ist Bern
  • H2 Universität Bern für
  • H2 Weitere Informationen über diesen Webauftritt
  • H3 Wichtige Seiten
  • H3 Sprachwahl
  • H3 Site-Suche
  • H3 Rechtliches und Impressum
  • H3 Unsere Partner
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 48 images OK
PASS
All 48 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
10 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
37 image(s) with good alt text
48 images 37 good alt text 10 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#form-site-search-mobiletextSuchenfor/id
#form-site-searchtextSuchefor/id
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 92/100 — 3 failing, 26 passed
PASS
92

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Herbstsemester 2026 a.mdl-teaser_element__link > div.mdl-teaser_element__texts > div.mdl-teaser_element__topic > p
Students4Sustainability a.mdl-teaser_element__link > div.mdl-teaser_element__texts > div.mdl-teaser_element__topic > p
Forschungskarriere starten? a.mdl-teaser_element__link > div.mdl-teaser_element__texts > div.mdl-teaser_element__topic > p
Studieninteressierte section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Studierende section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Internationale Studierende section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Doktorierende / PhD section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Forschende section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Dozierende section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Alumni section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Weiterbildungsinteressierte section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Mitarbeitende section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Förderinnen/Förderer section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
International section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Stelleninteressierte section.row > ul.reset-list > li > a
Kontakt nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Jobs nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Bibliothek nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Medien nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Webmail nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
KSL nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Teaching Hub nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
Uni intern nav.nav-service > ul > li > a
FR nav#nav-lang > ul > li > a
EN nav#nav-lang > ul > li > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
nav#nav-main > div.container > div.site-search > a nav#nav-main > div.container > div.site-search > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.js html.js

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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