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Start@UFR | Professors

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Welcome!

We warmly welcome you as a professor at the University of Freiburg and are delighted that you are here!

It is our aim to make your arrival in Freiburg as easy as possible and to provide you with all the information you need to set up your professorship. As a central contact point, we are available to answer any questions you may have about your start. We are there to support you – and where necessary, we will direct you to the relevant contacts.

Start@UFR | Guide

Guide for your start at the University of Freiburg

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Events for the Start

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Tenure-Track-Office

for Junior- and Tenure-Track-Professors

Our Tenure-Track Office advises, supports and assists you with all aspects of your junior and tenure-track professorship. Here you will also find all statutes and information on your tenure processes.

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Events for the Start

You will be personally invited to all events.

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Reception for New Professors


The rectorate is looking forward to welcoming you as new colleagues and cordially invites you to the Reception for New Professors in the Haus zur Lieben Hand and the Uniseum.

Next date: 11 December 2025

You will be invited personally.

Wissenschaft trifft Verwaltung

Welcome day of the university administration and central facilities for newly appointed professors and (junior) group leaders
 

This event gives you the opportunity to meet and talk to your contact persons from the university’s services, institutions and administration.
After a short introduction of the respective institution, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions in an open round. All slides are in English, the spoken presentation will be in German; your questions can be asked in German or English.

Next date 20 February 2026.


You will be invited personally.

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Leadership Training for New Professors


Our two module leadership training supports you in your new role and in establishing your professorship.

Next dates:
Moule I 2026: 02/03 March 2026
Module II 2026: 01/02 October 2026

Contact:
Dr. Marco Tomaszewski