Press Releases
Ambrosia beetles breed and maintain their own food fungi
Experiment at the University of Freiburg provides first evidence of a bark beetle species’ agricultural capability
Absolute academic freedom and promotion of early career phases
New FRIAS Board of Directors presents its plans
New international sustainability ranking: The University of Freiburg ranks third nationwide
The University of Freiburg demonstrates convincing commitment to sustainability in strategy, research, education and knowledge transfer
Learning and Teaching Day 2022 at the University of Freiburg
Six workshops, two keynotes, a panel discussion, and the presentation of the 2021 E-Instructional Development Awards await participants on November 11, 2022
Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung supports research project on wood-based materials at the University of Freiburg
The DELIVER project is creating sustainable biocomposites based on proteins produced by programmable microorganisms in the material
Cytoskeleton acts as cells’ bouncer for bacteria
Researchers of the University of Freiburg have discovered a previously unknown function of septins in defending cells against dangerous hospital pathogens
Molecular structure of one of the most important receptors in the immune system unraveled
Researchers from Freiburg and Harvard publish the three-dimensional structure of the B cell antigen receptor, shedding new light on its composition
The University of Freiburg awards prizes for research, teaching, social commitment and start-up ideas
University Teaching Award, Young Scientist Award, Special Award for Student Commitment, Bertha Ottenstein Award and Pfiffikus Award
Uniseum Freiburg: Guided tours for blind and visually impaired people in October, November and December 2022
For the first time, interested visitors can feel selected objects from the over 550-year history at the University of Freiburg
THE-Ranking: The University of Freiburg has been named one of the top ten German universities
High scores for technology transfer, among other things
Longtime Director of Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), Bernd Kortmann, Hands Over Office
New director of international research college is archaeologist Ralf von den Hoff
Studium generale starts on October 17, 2022 in full attendance at the University of Freiburg
Main topics: Resilience, Science and Society in Dialogue, and Research at the Department of Art History
Event series “The Other Russia” continues
The Tsvetaeva Center at the University of Freiburg and the Research Training Group “Cultural Transfer and Cultural Identity” invite regime-critical intellectuals and artists
University of Freiburg’s position on repression against members of Iranian universities
The University of Freiburg fully supports the statement of the Senate of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) on the situation in Iran
Exposure to accents helps children learn words
University of Freiburg study on vocabulary acquisition uses novel game-based design
Perennial flowering strips combined with hedges enhance wild bees best in agricultural landscapes
Constellation provides insects with continuous floral resources throughout the entire growing season
Mirror molecules reveal drought stress in forests
Changes in ecosystems can be predicted more accurately via emissions of chiral compounds
New Software Platform Advances Understanding of the Surface Finish of Manufactured Components
Scientists develop platform that combines measurements of surface topography in a digital twin
Freiburg Scientist Discovers New Oxidation State of Rhodium
Previously unknown oxidation state of rhodium(VII) could play a role in chemical reactions
Contemporary science communication for forestry, environmental and sustainability studies
New research and development project at the University of Freiburg