Press Releases
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
Unlocking human-like perception in self-driving vehicles
Freiburg computer scientists make an important step towards advancing perception in complex urban environments
University library closed for maintenance on September 15, 2022
Routine check of the technical equipment
Making solar cells commercially viable for everyday use
Research group led by Juliane Borchert receives foundation funding for the further development of solar cells for vehicles, clothing and tents, for example
Ten Freiburg theses on basic income
Masterclass by Claus Leggewie at the Freiburg FRIBIS shows the potential for a basic income to overcome crises
Pioneer in blended learning: Master’s degree program in dentistry celebrates its 15th year
Continuing education for dentists offers a treatment concept that can be applied directly in practice
Freiburg psychologists discover connection between a “calm mind” and better capacity for self-control
People’s self-control can be seen in the stability of their neuronal processes
Important milestone on the way to transition metal catalysis with aluminum
Chemists successfully synthesize a cationic, low-valent aluminum complex salt via metathesis
Chemists develop new reagent for deelectronation
The reagent provides access to the class of clustered transition metal carbonyl cations
New study on expectations and reality of safe overtaking maneuvers in bicycle traffic
Subjective impressions of safety differs according to the type of road and speed limit
Success in “European Universities” Competition: Alliance Including University of Freiburg Reaches Next Phase
University of Freiburg is successful with the European university alliance EPICUR in the European Commission’s new call for the “European Universities” initiative in the Erasmus+ program
Students and Postgraduates Elect New Representatives
Sixty-four members for the Senate and faculty councils
A Molecular Machine At Work
Researchers unravel the assembly of an enzyme that detoxifies the greenhouse gas N2O