Press Releases
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize goes to Maike Hofmann
Freiburg physician for molecular science receives Germany’s most important award for young researchers
Daniel Leese receives Fellowship from Carl Friedrich von Siemens foundation
Freiburg Sinologist researches the history of the Chinese Communist Party
New finding in astronomy: black hole spins on its side
International team with Freiburg participation discovers unexpected incline of a black hole.
Better understanding communication between neurons in the brain
Researchers at the University of Freiburg develop a new method for controlled interrogation and recording of neuronal activity
State election in Saarland: ‘WahlSwiper’ electoral tool online from today
App produced by Freiburg political scientist Uwe Wagschal’s team being rolled out for the 21st time
New organ-on-chip system enables precise monitoring of 3D tumour tissue outside the body
3D tissue structures on the chip act as organs in miniature
How Embryo Cells Gain Independence
Freiburg researchers elucidate how signaling molecules from the mother give the starting signal for gene expression in their offspring
Effect of Forest Management on the Mortality of Beech Trees in Years of Drought 2018/19
Research team studied elevenHessian natural forest without logging and neighboring commercial forests
Mitochondria efficiently adapt to changing metabolic conditions
Freiburg researchers show that two protein complexes can communicate with each other
Céline Calvino Receives Funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Freiburg chemist will work with American researcher to develop new recyclable plastics
#OutInChurch: Theologians at the University of Freiburg Stand Up for LGBTQ+ People
Statement by ten theology professors: “We have great respect and pledge our support”
Reconstruction of the history of mankind Early human settlement on the Arabian Peninsula less influenced by climate than previously thought
Research team detects early Stone Age settlement during dry periods 210,000 years ago
Protein machinery of respiration becomes visible
Researchers provide high-resolution electron microscopy analysis of the molecular machinery within the respiratory chain
Freiburg-based female Physicist and Molecular Medicine Specialist receive funding from Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Valerie Lang and Jana Naue on the elite program for postdocs
University of Freiburg’s IT security management certified by TÜV SÜD
DIN EN ISO/IEC27001 certification attests reliable Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Artificial Muscles Made of Proteins
A Freiburg research team has developed the first material made of natural proteins that contracts autonomously
Human disturbance is the most crucial factor for lynx in habitat selection
A new data analysis provides important information on the habitat selection of these predators
Protein molecules in mitochondria clearly assigned for the first time
New findings make it possible to explore in detail the links between defects in mitochondrial proteins and diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems
Abhinav Valada Awarded Emmy Noether AI Grant
Freiburg computer science team develops algorithms for robots to navigate among crowds
Fingers Made of Laser Light: Controlled Grabbing and Rotation of Biological Micro-Objects
Freiburg scientists develop concept for feedback-controlled optical tweezers