Freiburg is a green city

Not only is it a focal point for renewable energies, environmental policies and sustainability – especially in the Vauban district – but also the city is situated at the western edge of the Black Forest. A river, called Dreisam, flows through large portions of the city.

Freiburg is a university town

The Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg has a long lasting tradition as a comprehensive university and a strong commitment towards future-oriented research.

In 2006/2007 the university received funding for its future concept "Windows for Research" as part of the German Universities Excellence Initiative. From 2007 until 2012 the university was therefore acknowledged as a excellence university. The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies which was established 2008 as part of the Excellence Iniative promotes high-level research and aims to develop interdisciplinary research fields. In 2009 the university was distinguished by the Stifterverband der deutschen Wissenschaft for its plans for innovative teaching concepts.

The Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg hosts numerous Collaborative Research Centres. The university as well as several other educational and research institutes render the city a center of academia.

Facts about Freiburg

• Freiburg is the warmest and sunniest city in Germany
• Freiburg is Germany's southernmost major city
• The History of Freiburg im Breisgau can be followed back almost 900 years.
• the Freiburger Münster is Freiburg's most prominent landmark. The gothic cathedral is located in the old city and was built between 1200 and 1513.
• the Bächle, small water-filled runnels, run throughout the old city
• the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, established in 1457, is the fifth-oldest and one of the most renowned universities in Germany
• 10 Nobel laureates have teached and researched at the University of Freiburg
• 16,1% of the 25.000 students attending the University of Freiburg are international students
• the newly reconstructed University Library Freiburg was inaugurated in July 2015. Its 3.6 million volumes can be accessed 24/7. The modern design has been described as spectacular and distinctive.

Venue

The relaunch conference will take place in the Kollegiengebäude I, which is part of the main campus of the University in the old city. The picturesque Jugendstil building is made of red sandstone and was built from 1907 to 1911. Visitors entering the south entrance are greeted by two sculptures of Homer and Aristotle.

University of Freiburg, Kollegiengebäude I
Platz der Universität 3
79098 Freiburg

• Kollegiengebäude I (= KGI) at Openstreetmap
• Map and guide of the local conference venue

The preconference workshop on forensic linguistics (Sept. 6th, 2017) will take place in the "Liefmannhaus" (first floor), one of the guest houses of the University:

Liefmannhaus (Openstreetmap)
Goethestraße 33-35
79100 Freiburg