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…e German Research Foundation (DFG) announced on 7 December 2023. Leonhard is being honoured for his his work in the field of European and transatlantic cultural and political history of the 19th and early 20th century. The award, which is endowed with 2.5 million euros, is considered the most important research funding prize in Germany. Leonhard is…

…e University of Freiburg on strengthening diversity, democracy and the rule of law “We protect plurality and scientific knowledge from anti-scientific and undemocratic currents.” Read more. October 12, 2023: Statement on the terror attack against Israel The University of Freiburg condemns the terrorist attacks and endorses the statement of the Germa…

…Freiburg stand for in relation to learning, teaching, and studies? How can its teaching and learning culture be characterized? Against what standards – also with an eye to the future – does it wish to be measured? In 2018, the university developed a set of guiding principles [de] for learning and teaching in a multilevel process involving all releva…

…1900 the University of Freiburg began admitting women to studies – as the first university in Germany. In 1902 the new University Library was opened (in what is today university building IV), and in 1911 the new main university building (today university building I) was dedicated, providing space for the 3000 students now enrolled. The tower of the…

…Prize for his work in the area of Neuroanatomy. 1992 Wolfgang Raible received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for his work in the area of Romance Studies. 1991 Hermann Riedel received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for his work in the area of Mechanics of Materials….

…in details depending on neuronal type and synapse. Jonas studies the exact properties of different neurons and synapses with regard to the functional significance of this diversity for brain function. A detailed understanding of the function of individual cells and connections are a prerequisite for the development of models that explain the functi…

…dern History. Upon completing a degree in history, German studies, and European ethnology, Ulrich initially worked for several years as a secondary school teacher before going on to earn his PhD in Essen in 1985 and his habilitation seven years later. From 1992 to 1995 he served as director of the Research Center for the History of National Socialis…

…Director/Speaker of the Centre for Biological Signalling Studies (BIOSS). The main topic of his research is the activation of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies after an infection or vaccination. He described the signaling subunits of the B cell antigen receptor and discovered important signaling principles of this receptor. He could thus explain…

…g mediator between literature and art history in medieval studies. With her comprehensive approach and precise analyses, the junior professor at the University of Freiburg has managed to create a new picture of 13th century medieval literature and the society it portrayed. Manuwald is characterized in particular by her ability to address current iss…

…1990 Wolfgang Raible received the State Research Prize for his work in the area of Romance Studies….