Press Releases
The University of Freiburg has an Updated Partnership Concept
The University of Adelaide has now joined the close university partnership group alongside Penn State University and Nagoya University
Learn about research into heroes and heroization for yourself
At its conclusion, the University of Freiburg’s CRC 948 presents the results of its research in a special exhibition in Berlin and on an online portal
THE Impact Rankings: University of Freiburg places among the Top 100 in four SDGs
The University of Freiburg was able to improve on several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals compared to the previous year.
QS World University Rankings: The University of Freiburg is among the top 10 in Germany
The University of Freiburg has taken fourth place nationally.
How nature repurposes ammonium transporters as receptors
Research team at the University of Freiburg identifies new membrane protein Sd-Amt1
Honorary senatorship and university medals awarded for 2024
The University of Freiburg is honouring the merits and achievements of Leena Bruckner-Tuderman, Daniela Kleinschmit and Jörn Leonhard at the Dies Universitatis.
Statement on the protests at universities regarding the war in Gaza
In light of the protests at universities about the war in Gaza, an initiative organised by people identifying as students has also set up a camp in Freiburg.
CRC/TRR 179 “Causes and healing or chronification of infections with hepatitis viruses” extended
Collaborative Research Centre /TRR 179 will receive a total of 14.3 million euros in funding, 4.4 million euros of which will go to Freiburg
Support for women academics on the path to a professorship
Apply now: Invitation to Apply to the coaching programme ”CORA - Coaching Women for Research and Academia” continues until 15 July 2024.
Nils Wiedemann elected into Academia Europaea
Biochemist recognised for outstanding achievements in mitochondrial research
Science for All
The University of Freiburg publishes its Open Science policy
CHE Ranking 2024: University of Freiburg Gets Multiple Top Marks
Students gave the University of Freiburg marks of "very good" in many areas. Positive evaluations in organisation of study and introduction to academic work are particularly worth noting.
Tracking electrons with attosecond lasers
Physicist Prof. Dr Giuseppe Sansone uses ultrashort light pulses to investigate how electrons move in molecules.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: University of Freiburg garners several top 10 spots nationwide
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 55 subject-specific rankings were compiled and over 1,500 institutions worldwide were assessed.
How blue-green algae manipulate microorganisms
Research team at the University of Freiburg discovers previously unknown gene that indirectly promotes photosynthesis
Sonja-Verena Albers and Oliver Einsle both receive an ERC Advanced Grant
Archaeal cell division and a natural alternative to the industrial Haber-Bosch process: European Research Council (ERC) funds basic research by two Freiburg scientists.
Funding for research beyond national borders
“AUTOMETA” develops microfluidic chips to make personalised treatment with medicines more effective
Understanding Epigenetic Mechanisms during Brain Development
Tanja Vogel is coordinating the new German Research Foundation Priority Programme EPIADAPT
For excellent doctorate conditions
In future, the Graduate Centre (GraCe) will unite the services for doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg under one roof
Award ceremony: Jörn Leonhard receives Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
On 13 March 2024, the German Research Foundation (DFG) awarded the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize to Freiburg historian Jörn Leonhard