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Prostate cancer: Newly-developed inhibitor shows massive potential
New epigenetic inhibitor is also effective in treatment-resistant prostate cancer cells
Red deer populations in Europe: more influenced by humans than by wolves and other predators
An international study shows that human hunting and land use have a decisive influence on red deer density in Europe. Red deer density is only reduced when wolves, lynx and bears co-occur at the same site. Research findings shed new light on the wolf’s return to Central Europe.
Maturation instead of cell death: Defective signalling pathways disrupt immune cell development
Researchers at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg discover key factor in the development of immune cells / New approaches for the treatment of ALPS
Most international universities 2024
The University of Freiburg is one of the hundred most international universities in the world
The Sustainability Innovation Campus is Launched
The fifth Innovation Campus in Baden-Württemberg aims to provide scientific guidance for the transformation to a sustainable lifestyle
Statement by the University of Freiburg on strengthening diversity, democracy and the rule of law
"We protect plurality and scientific knowledge from anti-scientific and undemocratic currents."
3D-printed pneumatic modules replace electric controls in soft robots
Research team at the University of Freiburg develops 3D-printed pneumatic logic modules that control the movements of soft robots using only air pressure
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Strengthening the impact of Freiburg’s research
The University of Freiburg has been successful in the current round of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
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The Young Academy for Sustainability Research is going into another round
The Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation is extending 1.26 million euros of support for the Young Academy for Sustainability Research (YAS) until 2027, with even greater internationalisation among its aims for this next round.
Nearly Complete Genome Version of Spreading Earth Moss (Physcomitrium patens)
A research team including University of Freiburg scientists presents new data on the model plant
Spy-satellite images offer insights into historical ecosystem changes
New study advocates the use of more than one million declassified images for ecology and conservation.
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A large forest clearcut from the 1960s in the vicinity of a one-hectare forest research plot in the Southern Black Forest Region. Although much of the area is forested today, historical harvests have changed the forest structure and composition. Left: Historical spy-satellite image. Right: Current Google Earth Image.
Statement by the University of Freiburg Senate against racism and anti-Semitism
The University of Freiburg Senate passed a resolution against racism and anti-Semitism at its meeting on 21 February 2024.
Statement by the University of Freiburg for diversity and mutual respect
Given the current political and social events surrounding the war in the Middle East, the University of Freiburg is also receiving an increasing number of enquiries, particularly regarding the role of the University and offers of help for its members. In line with the diversity of our members, the enquiries cover a broad spectrum of opinions.
First Step Toward Early Diagnosis of Metastasis
Team involving the University of Freiburg has developed a new analytical method for the basement membrane in human lungs
Using Data to Improve Understanding of Relationships between Proteins and Diseases
Working with a new Emmy Noether Group, Dr. Pascal Schlosser is investigating how machine learning can aid in understanding the complex relationships between genes, proteins, and diseases
Jürgen Kleine-Vehn is the new speaker for Freiburg’s CIBSS Cluster of Excellence
Since January, plant scientist Professor Jürgen Kleine-Vehn has rounded off the team of three speakers at the University of Freiburg’s Cluster of Excellence CIBSS – Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies. He gave an interview about what he finds so fascinating about researching biological signals, and what is special about the University of Freiburg.
How surface roughness influences the adhesion of soft materials
Research team discovers universal mechanism that leads to adhesion hysteresis in soft materials
The simulation shows the contact area of a soft solid
The simulation shows the contact area of a soft solid that is separated from a rough surface. Each coloured spot corresponds to an instability of the contact. The different colour intensity shows how much energy is lost in the process. Source: Antoine Sanner, Lars Pastewka.
Award ceremony: Jörn Leonhard receives Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
On 13 March 2024, the German Research Foundation (DFG) awarded the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize to Freiburg historian Jörn Leonhard
For excellent doctorate conditions
In future, the Graduate Centre (GraCe) will unite the services for doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg under one roof
Understanding Epigenetic Mechanisms during Brain Development
Tanja Vogel is coordinating the new German Research Foundation Priority Programme EPIADAPT
Funding for research beyond national borders
“AUTOMETA” develops microfluidic chips to make personalised treatment with medicines more effective
How blue-green algae manipulate microorganisms
Research team at the University of Freiburg discovers previously unknown gene that indirectly promotes photosynthesis
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Sonja-Verena Albers and Oliver Einsle both receive an ERC Advanced Grant
Archaeal cell division and a natural alternative to the industrial Haber-Bosch process: European Research Council (ERC) funds basic research by two Freiburg scientists.
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: University of Freiburg garners several top 10 spots nationwide
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 55 subject-specific rankings were compiled and over 1,500 institutions worldwide were assessed.
Tracking electrons with attosecond lasers
Physicist Prof. Dr Giuseppe Sansone uses ultrashort light pulses to investigate how electrons move in molecules.
CHE Ranking 2024: University of Freiburg Gets Multiple Top Marks
Students gave the University of Freiburg marks of "very good" in many areas. Positive evaluations in organisation of study and introduction to academic work are particularly worth noting.
Science for All
The University of Freiburg publishes its Open Science policy
Nils Wiedemann elected into Academia Europaea
Biochemist recognised for outstanding achievements in mitochondrial research
Prof. Dr. Nils Wiedemann, Photo: Jürgen Gocke
Support for women academics on the path to a professorship
Apply now: Invitation to Apply to the coaching programme ”CORA - Coaching Women for Research and Academia” continues until 15 July 2024.
CRC/TRR 179 “Causes and healing or chronification of infections with hepatitis viruses” extended
Collaborative Research Centre /TRR 179 will receive a total of 14.3 million euros in funding, 4.4 million euros of which will go to Freiburg
Statement on the protests at universities regarding the war in Gaza
In light of the protests at universities about the war in Gaza, an initiative organised by people identifying as students has also set up a camp in Freiburg.
Honorary senatorship and university medals awarded for 2024
The University of Freiburg is honouring the merits and achievements of Leena Bruckner-Tuderman, Daniela Kleinschmit and Jörn Leonhard at the Dies Universitatis.
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Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit and Prof. Dr. Jörn Leonhard.
How nature repurposes ammonium transporters as receptors
Research team at the University of Freiburg identifies new membrane protein Sd-Amt1
Membrane protein Sd-Amt1 in the bacterium Shewanella denitrificans
Membrane protein Sd-Amt1 in the bacterium Shewanella denitrificans
QS World University Rankings: The University of Freiburg is among the top 10 in Germany
The University of Freiburg has taken fourth place nationally.
THE Impact Rankings: University of Freiburg places among the Top 100 in four SDGs
The University of Freiburg was able to improve on several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals compared to the previous year.
Learn about research into heroes and heroization for yourself
At its conclusion, the University of Freiburg’s CRC 948 presents the results of its research in a special exhibition in Berlin and on an online portal
The University of Freiburg has an Updated Partnership Concept
The University of Adelaide has now joined the close university partnership group alongside Penn State University and Nagoya University
President Prof. Dr. Peter Høj of the University of Adelaide and Rector of the University of Freiburg Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein with the signed partnership agreement
President Prof. Dr. Peter Høj of the University of Adelaide and Rector of the University of Freiburg Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein with the signed partnership agreement
University of Freiburg Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Melanie Arndt and Dean of the Medical Faculty Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein taking part in the roundtable on biomedical research during the University of Adelaide’s visit
University of Freiburg Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Melanie Arndt and Dean of the Medical Faculty Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein taking part in the roundtable on biomedical research during the University of Adelaide’s visit
Group picture of the delegations from both universities during the visit from the University of Adelaide
Group picture of the delegations from both universities during the visit from the University of Adelaide
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Rector of the University of Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama, President of Nagoya University during Nagoya University’s visit to Freiburg
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Rector of the University of Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama, President of Nagoya University during Nagoya University’s visit to Freiburg
Signing the partnership agreement: for Nagoya University Vice President Prof. Dr. Norimi Mizutani and President Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama and for the University of Freiburg Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Vice Rector of Teaching and Learning Prof. Dr. Michael Schwarze, former Vice Rector of Internationalisation and Sustainability Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Prof. Dr. Stefan Rensing (r to l)
Signing the partnership agreement: for Nagoya University Vice President Prof. Dr. Norimi Mizutani and President Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama and for the University of Freiburg Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Vice Rector of Teaching and Learning Prof. Dr. Michael Schwarze, former Vice Rector of Internationalisation and Sustainability Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Prof. Dr. Stefan Rensing (r to l)
Signing the partnership agreement: for Nagoya University Vice President Prof. Dr. Norimi Mizutani and President Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama and for the University of Freiburg Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Vice Rector of Teaching and Learning Prof. Dr. Michael Schwarze, former Vice Rector of Internationalisation and Sustainability Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Prof. Dr. Stefan Rensing (r to l)
Signing the partnership agreement: for Nagoya University Vice President Prof. Dr. Norimi Mizutani and President Prof. Dr. Naoshi Sugiyama and for the University of Freiburg Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, Vice Rector of Teaching and Learning Prof. Dr. Michael Schwarze, former Vice Rector of Internationalisation and Sustainability Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Prof. Dr. Stefan Rensing (r to l)
Julia Gurol-Haller is the new speaker of the Junge Akademie
The University of Freiburg Political Scientist sees the societal role of research as a key issue of her term in office
Gurol-Haller. Photo: Mathias Kutt
Gurol-Haller. Photo: Mathias Kutt
CWTS Leiden Rankings: University of Freiburg ranks 11th nationwide in number of publications
In the research field “Biomedical and Health Sciences,” the University of Freiburg ranks 6th in the total number of publications.
Unique characteristics of previously unexplored protein discovered.
Freiburg-Prague research collaboration achieves scientific breakthrough in understanding cell division.
How Cities Can Adapt to Climate Change with Artificial Intelligence
The Freiburg project ‘I4C – Intelligence for Cities’ has developed locally precise climate models and foundations for planning tools
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Ausschnitt einer Filmaufnahme von lebenden Zellen im Frühstadium der Mitose, grün eingefärbt ist das Aktin, violett eingefärbt sind die Mikrotubuli. Foto: Robert Grosse.
Eine fixierte menschliche Zelle während der Mitose. Die DNA ist blau eingefärbt, die Mikrotubuli sind violett und das Aktin ist gelb
Eine fixierte menschliche Zelle während der Mitose. Die DNA ist blau eingefärbt, die Mikrotubuli sind violett und das Aktin ist gelb
Eine fixierte menschliche Zelle während der Mitose. Die DNA ist blau eingefärbt, die Mikrotubuli sind violett und das Aktin ist gelb
Eine fixierte menschliche Zelle während der Mitose. Die DNA ist blau eingefärbt, die Mikrotubuli sind violett und das Aktin ist gelb
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University of Freiburg in Top 10 German universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025
The second QS World University Rankings: Europe compiled by the British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has been published. This year, the University of Freiburg took 9th place among the 53 German universities. Ranked against all of Europe, it took 76th place among the 684 institutions that made the list. Last year it took 10th place nationally and 79th place in Europe.
University Administration Outing
The Central Administration (ZUV) of the University of Freiburg will have limited availability on 18 July 2024
Learning from Venus: Combining Earth System Sciences with Planetary Sciences
The Volkswagen Foundation is funding a new tenure track professorship in Earth and Planetary Geodynamics at the University of Freiburg.
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Analysing internal world models of humans, animals and AI
Freiburg researchers develop new formal description of internal world models, thereby enabling interdisciplinary research
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Volkswagen Foundation Supporting Two University of Freiburg Research Projects
Dr. Axel Bohmann is examining linguistic variation at the level of the individual. Prof. Dr. Edoardo Milana is investigating how “neurofluidic” systems can be integrated into soft robots.
Protection from Discrimination and Abuse of Power
Annette Joggerst is the new anti-discrimination contact person at the University of Freiburg
Vastly increased potentials for oxidation with modified solvents
A team of scientists headed by Professor Ingo Krossing from the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in significantly increasing classic reagents’ potential for oxidation.
ShanghaiRanking: University of Freiburg places highly again
Fifth place nationally, among the best 101-150 universities internationally from a total 2500: once again the University of Freiburg has achieved very good results in the prestigious ranking.
Statement about Alumni Day 2024 and the ongoing development of our concepts for events and security
Disputes about the Israel/Palestine conflict in public, in politics, in the media and also at universities in some cases become highly controversial and emotional.