Press Releases 2021
A remote control for gene transfer
Researchers at the Cluster of Excellence CIBSS - Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies develop technology to introduce genes into single cells in a targeted manner
Heat, heavy rain, drought
Freiburg researchers use interactive maps to illustrate the effects of climate change on communities and districts in Baden-Württemberg
The Electron Merry-Go-Round
Freiburg researchers find new mechanism for classical behavior of many-particle quantum systems
COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain
Various immune cells in the brainstem cause formation of inflammatory nodules
Improving Habitat for Pollinating Insects
Researchers are studying how trees and shrubs can enhance agricultural systems
More than Nine Million Euros for Digital Learning and Teaching and Online Exams
The University of Freiburg successfully applies for two grants offered by the “Improving University Teaching through Digitisation” („Hochschullehre durch Digitalisierung stärken“) program
Interesting facts about plants from remote regions
The University of Freiburg’s Botanical Garden is launching an exhibition in June 2021
Binding of a second CO molecule observed
Freiburg researchers clarify another step in the mechanism of reduction of carbon monoxide through nitrogenase
Plant Competition during Climate Change
Freiburg researchers show how extreme drought and plant invasion impact ecosystems in the Mediterranean region
Uniseum and University Archives are opening for business
As of the beginning of June, the facilities are once again open after being closed due to the pandemic
Hybrid redox-flow battery with a long cycle life
Researchers use the abundant chemical element manganese as active material
An AI Robot for Pipetting
Researchers from the University of Freiburg have received an EXIST grant for their goodBot startup
Fears prevent successful circular economy
Freiburg researchers explore why German packaging law falls short of expectations
Welcome Back to the Green Oasis
The Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg is reopening May 26, 2021
Eleven Million Euros for Researching New Types of Cancer Treatment
German Research Foundation approves collaborative research center “OncoEscape”
New horizons for continuing education
The University of Freiburg is leading the implementation of the new statewide platform Hochschulweiterbildung@BW
Tree species diversity is no protection against bark beetle infestation
Ecologist from Freiburg investigates pest infestation in forests with mixed and monoculture tree stands
Work and pleasure are not contradictory
Freiburg Germanist presents monograph on forms of urban leisure in Goethe’s work
Pollutants rapidly seeping into drinking water
Contamination risk of groundwater in karst regions is higher than previously believed