2026
Girls’Day 2026
On April 23, 2026, around 120 schoolgirls took part in the Girls’Day at the Department of Physics, exploring the world of science through twelve hands-on workshops. They conducted experiments, met researchers, and gained insights into scientific work.
May 08, 2026
Successful Program Extended: French-German Double Degree Master’s Program in Physics
The Franco-German University (DFH) has renewed its funding for another four years for the joint Master’s program in Physics offered by Freie Universität Berlin and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Each year, up to ten students can be admitted to this double-degree program.
Apr 27, 2026
How Sensitive are the Computers of the Future?
New publication in Nature Physics : An international research team led by quantum physicist Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert shows limitations of fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Apr 17, 2026
Dr. Vibhuti N. Rai receives Gerhard Ertl Young Investigator Award 2026
Dr. Vibhuti N. Rai, a postdoctoral researcher in the Franke research group, has been awarded the prestigious Gerhard Ertl Young Investigator Award 2026.
Mar 27, 2026
Deutschlandstipendium: 10 Physics Students Receive Stipends in the Summer Semester 2026
For 15 years, the Deutschlandstipendium has supported students from all disciplines – including physics. In the summer semester 2026, three bachelor’s, three master’s, and four teacher-training physics students will receive financial support of 300 euros per month.
Mar 10, 2026
Application for the Summer Semester 2026
In response to the strong demand for an extension of the application deadline for Master’s degree programs, we will reopen the application portal from February 18 to February 28, 2026.
Feb 13, 2026
Einstein Foundation Berlin Supports the Research of Quantum Physicist Prof. Dr. Christiane Koch
The research project ' Error Suppression, Correction, and Mitigation in Adiabatic Quantum Computation' will be funded by the Einstein Foundation Berlin with around 500,000 euros over the next three years.
Jan 07, 2026