Health
Preventing cancer from awakening: A Fribourg research team identifies a crucial mechanism
10.02.2026
After breaking away from the original tumor, cancer cells often spread to other organs. There they can either form metastases or lie dormant for many years before reactivating. Scientists at the University of Fribourg have discovered a mechanism that makes it possible to keep such cancerous cells in a dormant state by stimulating the immune system’s response. This discovery was recently published in the journal NPJ Breast Cancer. It could help im...
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Festival
First edition of the Histoire et Cité Festival in Fribourg
02.02.2026
After the Universities of Geneva, Lausanne and Neuchâtel, the University of Fribourg is joining the festival dedicated to the historical sciences, whose 11th edition will take plac...
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Covid-19
Covid-19: large-scale testing at the University of Fribourg
19.03.2021
The University of Fribourg is integrated into the pilot project for large-scale testing on asymptomatic persons. On 23 and 24 March, nearly 1000 people can potentially participate...
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Dies academicus
Dies academicus 2020: awards and nominations, but no ceremony
09.11.2020
As with other events, the Dies academicus of the University of Fribourg is having to submit to the health situation. But even if the ceremony cannot take place, the University is d...
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New publication series
Muslim associations can contribute to preventative measures against radicalisation
10.04.2018
While the debate on radicalisation and the mentoring of persons at risk rages on, a new publication of the Swiss Centre for Islam and Society (SCIS) emphasises the social role to b...
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GRANT
Björn Rasch receives ERC grant
02.12.2015
Fribourg University Professor Björn Rasch, sleep researcher and biopsychologist, has been awarded one of the largest EU research grants, a Starting Grant of the European Research C...
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