Press Releases
University of Freiburg postpones the start of the semester
The University will be fully operational May 11 through July 31, 2020
Scientific Infrastructure for Virus Research
Data and analyses relating to SARS-CoV-2 are available on the University of Freiburg’s Galaxy platform
Election of New Rector Postponed
The new date planned for the joint session of the Senate and the University Council is 29 April 2020
University Library closed due to corona case
The closure applies until further notice – in the meantime, users have access to other learning locations and literature in electronic form
Preventative measures at the University Library
Access is only possible with a Unicard or a valid library card until April 1, 2020 - prevention against the further spreading of the corona virus
Voting for a New Rector
Press conference on 21.03.2020 following the joint session of the Senate and the University Council
Incentives for academic talent
The German Research Foundation provides 100,000 euros in funding for the “Freiburg Rising Stars Academy”
Optimum performance for life science microscopy
Microsystems engineers receive EXIST Transfer of Research aid to further develop adaptive optics
By Teachers for Teachers
Researchers in the Curious doctoral research group publish brochure on the results of research into the teaching profession
Sensitivity to low flow
Researchers are using a new method to determine how resistant rivers are to drought
Coronavirus data analysis
The Galaxy platform enables the free and transparent overview of COVID-19 genome informations
Global database for Karst spring discharges
For the first time researchers present comprehensive records that facilitate sustainable water management
Helpful Oxygen Carriers
Researchers discover a new biochemical compound that can break down environmental pollutants
The medical benefits of nature
Researchers investigate the health benefits of species-rich forests in the project “Dr. Forest”
Brief Bursts, Big Insights
Researchers at the University of Freiburg use new method to investigate neural oscillations
Electrons in rapid motion
Researchers observe quantum interferences in real-time using a new extreme ultra-violet light spectroscopy technique
Popular Places to Kick Back
Cultural studies researcher Michael Fischer is publishing a new book about rural discotheques in the Black Forest
