research & discover
University of Freiburg researchers transcend the traditional boundaries between the disciplines, working together to advance scientific knowledge and work out solutions to the great challenges of the future.
Reorientation in Narratology
Monika Fludernik elucidates her research in the Reinhart Koselleck project “Di-achronic Narratology”
Civil resistance as a legitimate form of protest?
Analysis of the actions of the climate movement from a sociological and legal perspective
Prospects of Language-Controlled Robotics
The Freiburg researcher Oier Mees is investigating language-controlled robotics on the basis of deep learning in a research project
Freiburg physiologists find keys to kidney function and sensory perception process
Bernd Falker and his colleagues identify protein components of the slit diaphragm in the kidney and analyze TRP channels in the nervous system
Withdrawal Inward from a Comparative Theology Perspective
Prof. Dr. Anne Koch explains strategies für coping with crisis
Artistic bacterial cultures
Barbara Di Ventura uses the full potential of synthetic biology to develop therapies against cancer
“Shanghai Ranking” - University of Freiburg garners fifth place in Germany
Freiburg continues to rank among the best 101-150 universities in the world. In four subject-specific rankings, the University of Freiburg is among the top 75 worldwide.
Algae rather than toxins on facades
The interdisciplinary project NAVEBGO is developing strategies to reduce the use of biocides in exterior paints
All faculties participating in drafts for Clusters of Excellence
In addition to the two existing Clusters of Excellence, seven cluster initiatives are beginning preparation of their applications to the Cluster of Excellence funding line of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments
“nanodiag BW” network successful in future cluster competition
New technology to analyze molecules could enable better diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer