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The pathway to success1
Three researchers at the University of Freiburg receive “STAY!” and “Come and STAY!” scholarships
A Commitment to Scholarship 2
German Rectors’ Conference elects Kerstin Krieglstein Vice-President for Research and Medicine
Prominent and Influential Research3
Ten researchers from the University of Freiburg are now on the Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020
Old Material – Newly Discovered 4
Frederik Kotz awarded the Gips-Schüle Prize for Junior Researchers for his newly developed method of shaping glass
Wolfgang Jäger celebrates his 80th birthday5
Warmest congratulations from the University of Freiburg
Heisenberg Professorship for Johannes Letzkus6
The researcher is working on key mechanisms behind the flexibility and computational power of the brain
Robots for radiation detection, debate on brain death 7
Jeremy Fon Sing and Sergio Götte receive the Erasmus Prize for the Liberal Arts and Sciences 2020
Prizes for outstanding teaching ideas8
University of Freiburg bestows the first Freiburg-Penn State Virtual Classroom Award and other prizes
Habilitation project on irregular border crossings 9
Antje Missbach receives Baden-Württemberg funding for women researchers
Tackling bias in academia10
The University of Freiburg honors Maria Asplund with 2020 Bertha Ottenstein Award
Outstanding Individuals – Special Dedication11
Dorothea Rüland named honorary senator, Klaus Lernhart and Jürgen Rüland awarded University Medal
Heisenberg professorship goes to Jennifer Andexer12
The Freiburg biochemist studies the mechanisms of enzymes
Heisenberg funding for Anne-Kathrin Classen 13
The German Research Foundation is funding the signalling researcher’s work at the University of Freiburg for five years
Honorary Professorship (chair) for Franz Leithold14
The Faculty of Philology honors head of Media Center for outstanding contribution in “media practice”
Volkswagen Foundation Supports University of Freiburg Chemist15
Anna Fischer is researching the dynamics of nanomaterials for electrochemical energy systems
A Boost for Post-doctoral Qualification 16
Carola Fricke and Linnea Hesse receive funding for young scientists
Research expertise for policy makers17
Jürgen Bauhus assumes chairmanship of the Scientific Advisory Board on Forest Policy
E-Learning Sponsorship Award 2020 18
University of Freiburg honors Jennifer Andexer and Heiko Winter for outstanding teaching projects
Tracing Memories in the Brain19
Monika Schönauer receives more than 1.3 million euros of the Emmy Noether Program of the German Research Foundation
Rainer Grießhammer receives the Federal Cross of Merit20
Freiburg scientist honored for his service on behalf of the community and for his voluntary work
