Press Releases
Crucial step identified in the conversion of biomass to methane
Researchers find the enzymatic link in the formation of methane from fatty acids by cooperating microorganisms
Emma Goldman Award goes to Anelis Kaiser Trujillo
Freiburg psychologist for innovative gender research in neuroscience receives award of recognition
Bacteria can boost the fitness of their host
Freiburg researchers are studying relationship of Gluconobacter bacteria and fruit flies
How the brain differentiates between planned and actual movement
Freiburg biologists have developed a new method for determining neuronal motor signals
Antibiotic levels measurable in breath for first time
Freiburg researchers are testing a biosensor for personalized dosing of medications
University Library closed for maintenance for one day
Routine checks on Thursday, September 16, 2021
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