Microcertification – Sustainability in Practice: registrations for 2026 are now open!
19.08.2026
After a first edition full of activities and concrete projects, the “Sustainability in Practice” program team is launching a new season for Unifr students to learn about sustainability in an innovative…
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New article by Angela Martin
12.08.2026
Christian Rodriguez, Charlotte E. Blattner, and Angela K. Martin published "How ignoring the harm of killing undermines the ethical legitimacy of animal research: a case study from Switzerland" in Medicine,…
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Miriam Zemanova received the Swiss 3Rs Award
24.06.2026
Miriam Zemanova received the main 3Rs Award of the Swiss 3R Competence Centre
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UniFR_ESH at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 Davos
16.06.2026
Members of the UniFR_ESH institute will be participating in the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 in Davos from 14–18 June!
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A podcast about sustainability created by students
01.06.2026
“Sustainability Talks @Unifr” is a podcast produced by students at the University of Fribourg as part of the “Sustainability in Practice” micro-certification program.
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Call for Papers: 5th Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting
28.05.2026
The fifth "Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting” takes place on November 5, 2026 at the University of Fribourg. The Call for Paper is open.
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New Job: PhD position in environmental ethics (75%)
25.03.2026
In support of our teaching, research and administration we are seeking a 75% diploma assistant (31,5 h per week). Starting date: 1. June 2026.
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Workshop announcement: Climate Change and Animal Ethics
13.03.2026
Climate change raises urgent questions of justice. Yet nonhuman animals remain an extremely neglected group within dominant climate justice frameworks, despite being among the most vulnerable to climate-related…
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Announcement of the Environmental Research Prize 2026
10.03.2026
The Environmental Research Prize of Fribourg University aims to promote disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in the field of environmental sciences and sustainability. The prize is awarded to young…
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