Press Releases 2021
Fingers Made of Laser Light: Controlled Grabbing and Rotation of Biological Micro-Objects
Freiburg scientists develop concept for feedback-controlled optical tweezers
Cochlear implant as a sensor
Freiburg researchers develop more intelligent intracochlear implants
The diversity of plants’ water usage strategies makes forests resilient to extreme drought
In Biosphere 2 researchers are undertaking the largest tracer experiment to date on how H2O, CO2 and VOCs flow through drought-stressed plants and soil
Holiday opening hours
The University buildings and the University Library will not be open for several days
Demonstrating Feshbach resonances between a single ion and ultracold atoms
Researchers study the interaction between lithium atoms and barium ion isolated in ultrahigh vacuum and trapped using light traps
Therapy for Depression: Computer program can assist much like psychotherapy face-to-face
Computer programs and apps can help meet growing demand for mental health services
Researchers call for standards for Biological Imaging
Freiburg initiative QUAREP-LiMi is developing solutions for making microscopic images reproducible and comparable
Seven Freiburg researchers are among the most highly cited in the world
Ranking “Highly Cited Researchers 2021” awards 6,600 experts from 70 countries
The Young Academy for Sustainability Research has been launched
Academy at the University of Freiburg is the first of its kind and is based at FRIAS
Women are less blinded by attractiveness than men
Study sheds light on how differently men and women trust each other based on facial features
The pandemic’s impact on mental health: Study analyzes calls to helplines in 19 countries
The number of calls increased by up to 35 percent
Researchers call for more sensitivity in the use of DNA samples to protect minorities
Study examines data sets to show that Roma minorities in Europe are at risk if ethical principles in genetics are not followed
Study offers new insights into how we comprehend and evaluate pronunciation
Freiburg German scholar sheds light on influences of age and expectations about origin, among other things.
Russian Culture Days 2021
Six-week program to feature exhibitions, lectures, discussions, films, and theater performances in honor of Fyodor Dostoevsky bicentennial
International cooperation for a better circular economy: Win-win narratives stand in the way of effective progress
Discourse analysis on circular economy cooperation between China and the EU
Boost for training for Freiburg doctoral students
German Research Foundation (DFG) extends funding for two research training groups (RTG) at the University of Freiburg
EU funds two research projects with Freiburg participation to support the European Green Deal
Projects to restore biodiversity and measure greenhouse gas emissions in cities
Study analyzes technologies’ climate efficiency in removing CO2 from the atmosphere
One process has similar CO2 footprint to e-mobility
Lecture Series “Planetary Health” will start at the University of Freiburg
Starting October 25, 2021, 6:15pm in the large lecture hall at the Women’s Hospital on six different Monday evenings
Start of the Academic Year: University of Freiburg awards prizes for research, teaching, social commitment and start-up ideas
Awarded were University Teaching Award, 39 young scientist awards, Special Award for Student Involvement, Bertha Ottenstein Prize, Pfiffikus Award for Start-Up and the Alumni Award for Social Involvement