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Events

Science Across Communities

FRIAS events are designed for the FRIAS community, members of the University of Freiburg, and the wider public. We place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and international exchange. This page provides an overview of our upcoming events, general information on our lecture series, and access to our event archives.

Upcoming Events

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Balzan-FRIAS Lecture

Writing Global History after Eurocentrism:  Concepts and Narratives


25 July 2025, 16:15-18:00
Sebastian Conrad (Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität Berlin)
FRIAS seminar room

Event Series and Formats

Get an overview of the lecture series and formats of FRIAS events. On the respective pages, you will find access to past events and their associated documentation.

Die voll besetzte Aula der Universität Freiburg bei einer Veranstaltung der FRIAS Freiburger Horizonte

FRIAS Freiburger Horizonte

With Freiburger Horizonte, FRIAS aims to create a forum that brings together experts from politics, society, and science to engage in dialogue with the Freiburg public on current issues. The events take place four times a year and are held in German.

Hermann Staudinger Lectures

The Hermann Staudinger Lectures are one of the highlights of the academic year at the University of Freiburg. Since 2008, more than 30 Nobel laureates have accepted FRIAS’s invitation to deliver lectures at the university. These events take place four times a year and are open to all members of the University of Freiburg, as well as the general public.

FRIAS Lunch Lectures

A lecture series dedicated to reflecting on knowledge, science, and technology. The focus of the lectures for the 2024/25 winter semester is ‘Sustainable Transformations’.

FRIAS Colloquium

A platform for interdisciplinary discussion among our fellows. Guests are welcome.

Tea Time Conversations

Weekly meet-ups exclusively for FRIAS fellows to discuss various topics in a relaxed atmosphere.

Balzan-FRIAS
Lectures

Talks by leading researchers in the field of global history. Open to all.

FRIAS Conference

International Conferences at FRIAS organized by groups of early-career researchers

Workshops &
Conferences

Events organized by our fellows and groups that promote interdisciplinary scientific exchange.