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Tree diversity reduces heat peaks in forests

The more species-rich the forest, the cooler it remains during heat waves and the warmer during cold waves, shows a new study with participation from the University of Freiburg.

Robert Zeiser receives Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize

The German Research Foundation (DFG) will award Freiburg cancer researcher Robert Zeiser the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize on 19 March 2025. The prize is regarded as Germany’s most important honour for research and is endowed with 2.5 million euros.

EPICUR Hubs begins on 8 April 2025

The European university alliance EPICUR is opening the first round of EPICUR Hubs on 8 April 2025. The kick-off event will focus on the topic of ‘Sustainable Transformation’. Invited are master’s students, early-career researchers, University members, and representatives from industry, politics, civil society, and research.

New Deep Learning Cluster for AI Research

The University of Freiburg is expanding its computing capacity for Machine Learning with the purchase of a new high-performance cluster. The large-scale device modernises and expands the existing infrastructure, thereby strengthening basic research in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Postdoc Days 2025: Three days jam-packed with ideas, career tips and networking opportunities for postdocs

Leadership skills are becoming increasingly important – in academia and beyond. But what does good leadership actually mean and how do you develop the skills to become a successful leader? These are the questions addressed at the Postdoc Days 2025, organised by the Centre for Advanced Researcher Development and taking place from 8 to 10 April. 

How Dieseased Trees Point the Way to Resilient Forests

In many places, forests have to cope with extreme weather conditions in order to survive. The tree pathologist Dr Kathrin Blumenstein is researching the microorganisms that weaken trees under different climatic conditions and thus disrupt the material cycle in the forest. The findings aim to help to make an optimal selection when planting new trees.

Strengthening Digital Transformation in Teaching

The aim of the project 4D – 4 Dimensions of Digital and Didactic Development is to strengthen digital teaching and learning across various levels at the University of Freiburg. Since 2021 there have been sub-projects relating to different aspects of teaching – ranging from ILIAS developments through advanced training opportunities for students and teachers and even teaching and learning resources that are open to the public.

Making the most of small data

Big Data, high performance computers, AI  are topics that have received a lot of attention lately. But how do scientists address problems when the available amounts of data are small? Since October 2023, researchers in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) “Small Data” have been studying and developing methods for such small data applications.