Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences collectively offers bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees for the subjects of Earth Sciences and Geography. 

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PROFESSOR (OPEN-RANK)

Professorship of Tectonics and Structural Geology

The Faculty of Science and Medicine of the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, announces the opening of an open rank position of Professor of Tectonics and Structural Geology in the Department of Geosciences.

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New Master's programmes

The Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute is pleased to announce two new Master's programmes. In the future, the Institute will also offer the programmes "M.Sc. Major Environmental Humanities…

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EVOLUTION

Shell limits evolution of turtles

A study by the University of Fribourg suggests that the shell of turtles significantly restricts their evolutionary development, explaining their low species diversity compared to other animal groups.

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