Biology

Welcome to the website of the Biology department at Osnabrück University! Here you will find information  about our department, our wide  range of courses and our diverse  research activities.

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Event poster for the International Symposium ‘Spatial-temporal interrogation of living membranes’ (MemBioMed/RTG2900), to be held from 26 to 28 August 2026 at Osnabrück University. The image shows, on the left, a photograph of a yellow Baroque building and, on the right, a list of speakers and organisers against a red background
© Osnabrück University

International Symposium on the study of the complex behaviour of cellular membranes

In August, the Osnabrück Biology department will host the international symposium „Spatial-temporal interrogation of living membranes“. The event is being organised by the RTG 2900 in collaboration with the summer school of the Master’s program „MemBioMed“.

A tradesperson at work. Signs read ‘Caution: Construction Site’ and ‘Fire Safety Work’.
© Laura Elpers, AI-generated (Nano Banana)

Fire safety measures: Renovation of Building 35 – teaching in the biology department continues as normal

Renovation work is due to take place in building 35, Section C, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. However, this will not affect teaching: seminar and practical rooms will be set up in building 36 for the duration of the work.

A grassy area in the great outdoors with a path and informational signs.
© Stefan Abrahamczyk

Botanical Garden participates in action week for greater species conservation and biodiversity

From June 13 to 21, around forty of the largest botanical gardens will demonstrate how we can promote biodiversity in our gardens, on our balconies, and in our city parks during “Botanical Gardens Week.” Among them is Osnabrück University's Botanical Garden.

People are standing on rocks in the Wadden Sea, wearing wellington boots and carrying buckets.
© Lea Labitzke

Hermit crabs, starfish and a curious seal: the Zoology division’s field trip to Sylt

Students recently had the opportunity to delve deep into the diversity of marine life during a field trip organised by the Zoology division. Starting from the Alfred Wegener Institute’s Wadden Sea station, they discovered a wide variety of different species.

See more in the  news overview.

Events

13.-22. Jun-Nov

Wild diversity in the garden

Exhibition at the Botanical Garden from June 13 to November 22.

14.-27. Jun-Sep

Wild Diversity in the Garden

Guided Tours as Part of the Green School’s Sunday Walks

16. Jul

Tropical ferns and pineapple plants

A look(s) behind the scenes - not just for photographers - & good tips from horticultural practice

07. Aug

Summerfeeling in the Botanical Garden

The Green School invites you… 
Garden Tour with Cocktail

19. Aug

Looking beyond your own horizon: Enjoying fine dining around the world

The Green School invites you — Guided tour with tasting

See more in the  event overview.

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