Press Releases 2020
Silk Road, Slavic Manuscripts, SARS-CoV-21
The research magazine uni’wissen again presents diverse projects and exciting seminars
Sleep Easier2
The Institute of Psychology is looking for volunteers to take part in a study of an online training course for refugees
Managing Stress Skillfully3
Experts from Freiburg and Trier have integrated scientifically proven tips for stress management in a new guidebook
Taking a Stand against Sexual Discrimination and Violence4
The University of Freiburg is taking part in a statewide campaign called "Make a Clean Break" („Zieh einen Schlussstrich“)
Lack of awareness of the sensitivity of DNA data5
Studies show the inappropriate treatment of the Roma population in the context of forensic genetics
Key source of memories6
Researchers identify a region of the brain as a key source of signals encoding past experiences in the neocortex.
Approval for quarantine measures remains high7
According to a survey, the general population is in favor of compulsory mask-wearing and school attendance, but not of crowds in stadiums
Forest Biodiversity and Cellular Transport8
The German Research Foundation extends two new Research Training Groups at the University of Freiburg
Scientific achievements, social responsibility 9
38 Junior Researcher Awards for Young Scientists, Alumni Award for the Open Student Council of Medicine
Let’s talk about 89 10
The Website “89goespop” presents representations of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the change in popular historical culture
The craters on Earth 11
A two-volume atlas presents and explains the impact sites of meteorites and asteroids worldwide
Developing resilience through crises12
A new research focus and a lecture series look at resilience in science and society
Microbes, Magnetic Fields, and Conspiracy Theories13
The new issue of the University of Freiburg’s newspaper uni’leben is out now
Performance test for neural interfaces14
Freiburg researchers develop guidelines to standardize analysis of electrodes
Brave New World Disorder - Part 215
The Colloquium Politicum launches the 2020/21 winter semester with digital offerings
Online winter program16
The Studium Generale presents two series of lectures for the coming semester
Health promotion and legal counsel 17
University Teaching Award and Special Prize for Student Achievement presented
Teaching in the time of corona 18
Educational researchers provide hints on how teachers can promote successful learning in conditions dictated by the pandemic
Fireside chats about Coronavirus19
Respected researchers shed light on aspects of the pandemic in an online discussion series
Common Vulnerabilities of Coronaviruses20
International study in which Freiburg scientists are participating maps molecular targets for possible therapy for MERS, SARS-CoV1, and SARS-CoV2
