Press Releases
Global danger
Freiburg hydrologist presents new results showing how sinking groundwater levels threaten the vitality of riverine ecosystems
Groundbreaking contributions to global history
Jürgen Osterhammel receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Dissertation Prize for Mirjam Lücking
German Anthropological Association gives distinction to thesis on the “Arabic world” of Indonesia
Heisenberg fellowship goes to Benjamin Kohlmann
German Research Foundation decides to fund English literature scholar from the University of Freiburg
Computer scientist receives award for dissertation
Yannic Maus is investigating the mathematical foundations of distributed algorithms in large networks
Teaching for the future
University of Freiburg awards four prizes with a total value of 280,000 euros
Taking an Active Role, Working, and Thinking Together
The online registration for new courses at the Center for Key Qualifications starts October 2, 2019
Out of Office
Due to its office outing, the University administration will only have limited services on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The embodiment of leisure
Collaborate Research Centre at the University of Freiburg organizes conference with lectures, discussions and framework program
Seven Tenure Track Professorships
University of Freiburg successful again in the Federal Government-Länder Programme for the funding of junior academics
Quantum physics and information technologies
Press conference at the first Fall Meeting 2019 of the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG, German Physical Society)
Foot prostheses that give feedback
Researchers are testing a prosthetic leg that gives amputees sensory feedback and makes walking easier
Science Slam, Fishbowl Discussion, Lightning Talks
Evening events for the public at international meeting on quantum and information technologies
Diversity increases ecosystem stability
Freiburg’s forestry scientists prove that forests that are more diverse are also more productive and more resilient
It is best not to fly to conferences
The political scientist Sebastian Jäckle develops a climate-friendly concept for international conference tourism
Exhibit on street art and artificial intelligence
The project “City Wall Research” presents collective works from art and research
Ensuring Future Viability
Universities and universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg make joint call for needs-based higher education funding
Authorities failing to make builders fully compensate for irreversable changes to nature
Researchers evaluate how municipalities in southern Baden comply with building law obligations
Physics experiments, ethical questions, video conferences
The University of Freiburg pays tribute to outstanding work in teaching and to student commitment.