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Faculty of Science and Medicine

At the Faculty of Science and Medicine of the University of Fribourg, we teach the next generation of scientists and doctors, with a particular focus on life sciences, biomedicine, and nanomaterials. We train them to face the future challenges of our society.

SPARK OF INNOVATION

Funding for highly original research

Adolphe Merkle Institute researchers have secured two Spark grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to explore innovative materials with potentially transformative applications.

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NEWS

Une journée haute en couleurs!

Physique, chimie, botanique, mathématiques ou encore archéologie! L’Université de Fribourg s’est pliée en quatre pour la traditionnelle Journée Futur en tous genres. 114 élèves venu·e·s des quatre coins…

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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.