Freie Universitaet Berlin

An international team comprised of researchers from Freie Universität Berlin and the University of California, Santa Barbara have carried out the first-ever systematic analysis of all synaptic connections in the brain of an adult…

Internationally renowned Israeli director and choreographer Saar Magal has been appointed Valeska Gert Visiting Professor for the 2024–2025 winter semester. As part of her role, Magal will devise a new project of performative research…

In the new Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, Freie Universität Berlin was once again among the best universities worldwide, coming in at number 104. The university may have slipped two spots compared to last year, but it is still…

On October 10, 2024, Freie Universität Berlin received the Beacon Award from the Institute of International Education-Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) in Brussels. This recognition is a testament to Freie Universität’s dedication to…

Frank Noé, professor at Freie Universität Berlin and partner at Microsoft Research AI for Science, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Election to the APS fellowship is considered one of the highest…

Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. They are regularly used to treat bacterial infections or as a prophylactic measure during surgery to prevent infection. However, due to the widespread use of antibiotics, many bacteria have…

FUB-ContinuEd, the international continuing education program of Freie Universität Berlin, will begin its next round of online and on-site certificate courses in fall 2024, with registration now open. International students and…

A new term of FUBiS, the International Summer and Winter University of Freie Universität Berlin, started on Sunday, June 2, 2024 with 114 students from 17 countries. During the six-week term, the students will attend German language…

According to this year’s QS World University Rankings, Freie Universität Berlin is among the top four universities in Germany. The rankings are published annually by higher education consulting firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Ltd. This…

In 2012, archaeologists from Freie Universität Berlin came across mysterious stones in the mountains of the South Caucasus. Known as vishaps (“dragon stones”), these large stelae are approximately five meters in height and are…