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
FRIAS offers a diverse selection of events and lecture series for Fellows, university members, and the wider public. Find your highlight and be part of it.
Past Events
A look back at events from the winter semester 2025/26.
Event Notifications
Would you like to receive email notifications about upcoming lectures, lecture series, and conferences? Just send us an email with the subject line #Events.
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.
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.