Evolution
Shell limits evolution of turtles
20.11.2024
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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Environment
New Master’s program in environmental sciences and environmental humanities
11.03.2020
The world is increasingly finding itself confronted with new environmental challenges. A new Master’s program at the University of Fribourg will qualify young people for further re...
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Bio-inspired materials
CHF 2.6 million EU grant goes to training project on bio-inspired materials
18.05.2016
Professor Nico Bruns of the Adolphe Merkle Institute has been awarded a prestigious European training grant worth CHF 2.6 million. This first Innovative Training Network (ITN) coor...
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Research
A Fribourg Professor hits the jackpot
25.02.2016
The European Research Council has just awarded a grant of 2 million euros to Philippe Cudré-Mauroux, Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Fribourg. This...
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Partnership between University of Fribourg and Sika:
Establishment of a Research Group on Management in Emerging Markets
02.07.2014
The University of Fribourg and Sika announce the signing of a partnership agreement. At the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, a research group on management in emerging mar...
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