Press Releases
Strolls through University of Freiburg History
Uniseum to again offer its historical discovery tours in the city center due to the great demand
German election debate - Evaluate candidates live and contribute to empirical evaluation
Freiburg researchers’ “Debate-o-meter” gets to work for the 18th time
Nikolaus Pfanner receives the Schleiden Medal from Leopoldina for insights into mitochondria
Freiburg cell biologist has contributed significantly to the understanding of the membrane system of mitochondria
“Material efficiency holds great potential for climate neutrality and should be utilized more for this purpose”
An international research team has calculated the potential for material efficiency strategies in residential buildings and passenger cars
“Rainbow color maps are pretty, but not suitable for science”
Freiburg researchers show distorted representation and perception of scientific results with colorful graphics and suggest alternatives
Scientifically sound election aid for the federal election now available online
For the first time also available in 6 additional languages to expand its user base
Environmental concern and openness toward refugees increased during the pandemic, along with psychological distress
Freiburg researchers investigate psychosocial impact during lockdown
Unconditional basic income as crisis prevention
Economists develop model to financially mitigate pandemic and similar crises
Living equality and diversity in day-to-day university life
The University of Freiburg receives the "TOTAL E-QUALITY" seal of approval for the fourth time
Semi-natural habitat patches complement flower strips in protecting pollinators
Freiburg ecologists observe the diversity of insects on the edge of apple orchards on Lake Constance
The Communications Team of the University of Freiburg
Rimma Gerenstein is the new Press Officer, Bastian Strauch the new Deputy Press Officer
Funding for scientists
Three researchers at the University of Freiburg receive “STAY!” and “Come and STAY” scholarships
New Research Center “Umwelttechnikum”
The Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation is set to provide funding for the Environmental Sciences at the University of Freiburg with a total of four million euros
Freiburg chemist receives prestigious distinction
Maja Banks-Köhn has become a member of the British Royal Society of Chemistry
Erasmus Prize 2021
Rike Sinder receives the University College Freiburg award for her dissertation on Islamic law
Climate change leads to species decline in tropical forests
Freiburg forest scientists investigate the climate’s impact on forests in Central America
Robotically wound natural fibre construction
The "livMatS Pavilion" in the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg is a model for a bioinspired sustainable construction.
Christina Leib-Keßler Will Be the New Head of Administration at the University of Freiburg
The Senate and University Council elected the native of Constance to serve for six years
The Provisional Results of the University Elections Are Out
Students and matriculated doctoral candidates have chosen their representatives for the Senate and the faculty councils