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University of Freiburg researchers transcend the traditional boundaries between the disciplines, working together to advance scientific knowledge and work out solutions to the great challenges of the future.
Withdrawal Inward from a Comparative Theology Perspective
Prof. Dr. Anne Koch explains strategies für coping with crisis
Artistic bacterial cultures
Barbara Di Ventura uses the full potential of synthetic biology to develop therapies against cancer
“Shanghai Ranking” - University of Freiburg garners fifth place in Germany
Freiburg continues to rank among the best 101-150 universities in the world. In four subject-specific rankings, the University of Freiburg is among the top 75 worldwide.
Algae rather than toxins on facades
The interdisciplinary project NAVEBGO is developing strategies to reduce the use of biocides in exterior paints
All faculties participating in drafts for Clusters of Excellence
In addition to the two existing Clusters of Excellence, seven cluster initiatives are beginning preparation of their applications to the Cluster of Excellence funding line of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments
“nanodiag BW” network successful in future cluster competition
New technology to analyze molecules could enable better diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer
Rapid Helium Atoms
Experimental physicist Frank Stienkemeier studies the rapid transmission of energy
Shifting the Energy System in the Trinational Upper Rhine Region to Solar and Wind Power
A short film introduces the Renewable Energy Sources in the Trinational Metropolitan Region Oberrhein (RES-TMO) project, which is investigating the technological, economic, and societal conditions of energy transformation in the Upper Rhine, or Oberrhein, region.
A Philosophical Perspective on EU Security Initiatives
University of Freiburg Philosopher and jurist Elisa Orrù has analyzed European Union data banks
World music, a problematic label for the “rest of the world”
Workshop at the Center for Popular Culture and Music about the designation “world music” in curation practices, education and concert practice.