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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Open position as a Teaching and Research Associate in Mineralogy-Petrology (80-100%)

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg is seeking a lecturer and researcher in the field of mineralogy and petrology. Potential research fields include mineral resources, magmatic…

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CLIMATE

Melting of Greenland’s ice sheet: how ice slabs regulate meltwater runoff into the sea

Scientists working at the universities of Fribourg and Lausanne have developed a model for the way Greenland’s meltwater drains into the sea. Their study, published in the journal Nature Communications,…

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NATURAL HYDROGEN

Natural hydrogen: a sustainable energy source in mountain ranges

Researchers from GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, and from University of Fribourg, Switzerland, identify where to expect natural and exploitable hydrogen resources using state-of-the-art…

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Earth Sciences

Environmental Sciences & Humanities

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Geography