Magazine Collection
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
The pandemic in pictures
An extraordinary look at the way in which the University of Freiburg is handling social distancing and hygiene measures
Church from the user’s point of view
Pastoral theology develops contemporary communications for pastoral care
“It’s an Unequivocal Win for Us”
The Netflix series Biohackers is set at the University of Freiburg – three researchers watched it ahead of the premiere
E-Learning Equalizes Access to Knowledge
The Chair of Forest and Environmental Policy has concluded its first "Massive Open Online Course." Further teaching projects are to follow within the European Partnership for an Innovative Campus: Unifying Regions (EPICUR).
One Building, Many Perspectives
Students at University College Freiburg look at the past, present and future of the Alte Universität