Press Releases
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
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
Andreas Barner Re-elected as University Council Chairman
Top business executive, researcher and alumnus Andreas Barner confirmed as University Council chairman. The committee elected legal scholar Andreas Voßkuhle as vice chairman
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
Beate Heinemann appointed as new director for particle physics at the Helmholz Research Center DESY
Freiburg physics professor is the first female in the directorate
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.