University of Freiburg Receives Two Clusters of Excellence and Aspires to University of Excellence Status
The German Research Foundation (DFG) will fund two University of Freiburg Clusters of Excellence starting on 1 January 2026. The existing Cluster of Excellence CIBSS will continue to receive funding. It will be joined by the new Cluster of Excellence Future Forests. Rector Kerstin Krieglstein: ‘The success of the Clusters of Excellence was made possible by top research performance, teamwork, and the strong synergies of Freiburg’s unique spectrum of disciplines.’
THE Impact Rankings 2025: University of Freiburg 2nd place nationally in overall ranking
The THE Impact Rankings measure the impact of universities in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Internationally the University of Freiburg has moved up and is now in the range 201-300 (2024: 301-400) – nationally it ranks one place higher than last year.
DFG funds Three Research Training Groups
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved funding for the establishment of two new research training groups and the extension of one existing research training group. This success promotes top-level research and the advancement of junior researchers in Freiburg in forest sciences, biochemistry, and mathematics.
“If we want truly intelligent robots, improving the design of their bodies is essential.”
Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots can already perform many tasks that would otherwise require humans. In this interview, Edoardo Milana, a junior professor of soft machines, explains how improved design and innovative mechanics are broadening the range of applications for these machines.
Friends of the University of Freiburg celebrate their 100th anniversary
The Friends of the University of Freiburg im Breisgau Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Since its foundation, it has supported students at the University of Freiburg with scholarships, project funding and prizes for outstanding achievements, among other things. Guests are warmly welcome to attend the anniversary celebrations on 10 July 2025.
‘Trump Couldn’t Care Less That He’s Obviously Lying’
‘Democracy in the Age of Disinformation’ is a conference hosted by the Chair of Political Philosophy, Theory, and History of Ideas that will be held at the University of Freiburg on Friday, 6 June 2025. In our interview, co-organizer Zlatko Valentić speaks about political interpretational spaces, solidarity, and ‘bullshit’.
Simon Elsässer named Alexander von Humboldt Professor
Biochemist Simon Elsässer will receive five years of funding to strengthen and expand the key research area “Signals of Life” at the University of Freiburg.
Why a heart attack can cause ventricular fibrillation
Disturbed protective mechanism makes heart susceptible to dangerous arrhythmias, as Freiburg heart researchers demonstrate. New therapeutic targets for sudden cardiac death discovered.
New research alliance investigates resistance to treatment in colorectal cancer
DFG approves transregional collaborative research centre with participation of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg. Focus on tumour environment as a barrier to therapy. The alliance is led by Goethe University Frankfurt. Both the University of Freiburg and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg are involved.
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