Press Releases 2021
Two new research areas at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS)
Concurrent public lecture series on “Diversity in Language and Cognition.”
Lecture Series “Auf Jahr und Tag” Is Starting
Beginning on October 25, 2021, this lecture series will focus on historical sites in Freiburg that have helped shape the lives of people in the city since the Middle Ages
The “One University – One Book” program slated to begin
The project illuminates the issue of hate from the perspectives of science, self-reflection and public discourse
“We hope to provide groundbreaking insights into the sustainable development of our forests”
State Secretary Sabine Kurtz on the ground-breaking ceremony for the Umwelttechnikum (Environmental Technical Center) at the University of Freiburg
New Course Offerings in the 2021/22 Winter Semester
Two new degree programs - new additional subjects for teacher education programs - adjustments in Environmental Natural Sciences and Psychology
Experiencing literature with all the senses
The Otium museum of literature, a cooperation between the University of Freiburg and the Baden-Baden city library, is open
New measurement method enables more precise investigation of ultrafast processes in matter
Freiburg physicists have developed a new spectroscopy method
The University of Freiburg is launching an interdisciplinary teaching program on sustainable development
“Sustainability Certificate” will begin in the 2021/2022 winter semester
Funding atlas demonstrates outstanding research strength at the University of Freiburg
German Research Foundation awarded a total of more than 250 million euros to Freiburg researchers from 2017 to 2019
University of Freiburg Completes Investigation of Suspected Cases of Misconduct in Research
The University’s Investigative Commission has concluded its probe and presented a status report
Crucial step identified in the conversion of biomass to methane
Researchers find the enzymatic link in the formation of methane from fatty acids by cooperating microorganisms
Bacteria can boost the fitness of their host
Freiburg researchers are studying relationship of Gluconobacter bacteria and fruit flies
How the brain differentiates between planned and actual movement
Freiburg biologists have developed a new method for determining neuronal motor signals
Antibiotic levels measurable in breath for first time
Freiburg researchers are testing a biosensor for personalized dosing of medications
University Library closed for maintenance for one day
Routine checks on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Strolls through University of Freiburg History
Uniseum to again offer its historical discovery tours in the city center due to the great demand
German election debate - Evaluate candidates live and contribute to empirical evaluation
Freiburg researchers’ “Debate-o-meter” gets to work for the 18th time
“Material efficiency holds great potential for climate neutrality and should be utilized more for this purpose”
An international research team has calculated the potential for material efficiency strategies in residential buildings and passenger cars
“Rainbow color maps are pretty, but not suitable for science”
Freiburg researchers show distorted representation and perception of scientific results with colorful graphics and suggest alternatives