Magazine Collection
The University of Freiburg congratulates alumnus on winning the Nobel Prize
Physicist Reinhard Genzel honored for groundbreaking findings in astrophysics
The Community Against Covid-19
A group of Freiburg researchers provide global, open access to data on the SARS-CoV-2 genome which could hold the key for a new approach to treating the virus
I hear, therefore I am
Nobody escapes the sounds of the environment – sound studies researches the effects of all kinds of sounds
The Big Picture Is What Counts
As of October 1, 2020, Kerstin Krieglstein is the new rector of the University of Freiburg. She believes that a strong community is the basis for success
“Launchpad” promotes young researchers
The Cluster of Excellence CIBSS offers a funding program to postdocs for independent research
Feel safe, cycle better
Cognition scientist Rul von Stülpnagel investigates how architectural structures influence cyclists’ behavior
The Centenary of Giant Molecules
One hundred years ago Hermann Staudinger established polymer science – University of Freiburg researchers are building on the Nobel laureate’s legacy
Minister, Scientist, Manager
Ferdinand R. Prostmeier explains why priestly formation should be transformed and how the Freiburg Faculty of Theology is responding to social change
“It was a tremendous gift”
Hans-Jochen Schiewer looks back on his two periods as rector of the University of Freiburg
Tenure Track Perspectives
A nationwide conference addresses the question as to whether the career model for young researchers has taken a foothold in the academic community
How does coronavirus leave the cell?
Microscopic analyses document an interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and a specific enzyme – this could lead to potential treatments
Four Centuries in Images and Text
The University of Freiburg Botanical Garden celebrates its 400th anniversary with multimedia offerings for the eyes and intellect
A Permanent Home
Economics at the University of Freiburg has moved into a newly renovated building on Rempartstraße
Controlled Explosion or Aliens?
Deborah Wolf is studying conspiracy theories on the 9/11 attacks for her PhD at the University of Freiburg
Roaming free despite a walking impediment
A team from the Department of Geobotany has developed barrier-free excursions for biology students
High performance in five dimensions
According to the “Times Higher Education Ranking”, the University of Freiburg has been among the top 100 universities worldwide for six years
The virus mutation lottery
Potentially dangerous pathogens are rare in pig farming - nevertheless the next pandemic slumbers in these animals
Smiles Boost Sales
Researchers are studying how the authentic emotions of sales personnel affect customers