The Path to Becoming a University of Excellence
The decision as to which German universities will earn the prestigious status of “University of Excellence” is the result of a long and thorough process. The University of Freiburg has now taken a significant step forward by officially declaring its intention to apply.
Schwarzwälder Gründergeist: Strengthening start-ups through networking
Together with the Universities of Furtwangen and Offenburg, the University of Freiburg is establishing an innovation ecosystem for south-west Germany called Schwarzwälder Gründergeist (Black Forest Startup Spirit). The aim is to improve the start-up culture at universities and strengthen the region as a hub for start-ups.
The principles of plant life
The DataPLANT consortium, led by the University of Freiburg, has been developing an infrastructure for the huge amounts of data used in modern plant research since 2020. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has now extended its funding for the project until 2028.
Newly appointed: Prof. Dr. Marlene Walk
Prof. Dr. Marlene Walk has been Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management since June. In this interview, she talks about equal opportunities in academia, new research priorities, and difficult working conditions with American project partners.
The international master’s degree programme “European Forestry” is set to receive additional funding
The University of Freiburg offers the programme in collaboration with six other European universities. The European Commission is providing €4.6 million in funding for the programme.
Rector’s Annual Report 2024
The Rector’s Annual Report 2024 presents strategic decisions, innovative projects, and successes from all areas of the university in 2024. It is based on the core values of the university’s mission statement—quality, responsibility, and openness.
Experience sustainability research through the Eucor MobiLab Roadshow
From 22 to 25 July 2025, the Eucor MobiLab Roadshow stopped at the Platz der Alten Synagoge (Old Synagogue Square) in Freiburg, giving citizens the opportunity to engage in dialogue on sustainability research through interactive activities.
The University of Freiburg publishes its leadership guidelines
The university-wide leadership guidelines are intended to contribute to a common understanding of leadership, promote respectful cooperation and strengthen the University’s future viability.
In the fight against colorectal cancer – from the lab to a start-up
Supporting the treatment of colorectal cancer with precision drugs: this is the goal pursued by EMUNO Therapeutics GmbH, a start-up founded at the university by Dr. Emilia Neuwirt and Prof. Dr. Olaf Groß.
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