The Amazing Diversity of the Pineapple Family: Annual Meeting of the German Bromeliad Society
A plant exchange and two fascinating lectures await visitors to the Osnabrück University Botanical Garden on Saturday, August 29, 2026: That’s when the German Bromeliad Society (DBG) will gather here for its annual meeting.
Between behavioural research and species conservation: An excursion to Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna
A three-day excursion to Vienna, led by Prof. Dr. Chadi Touma and Dr. Oliver Ambrée, recently offered 15 biology students from Osnabrück fascinating insights into topics ranging from species conservation to modern zoo and wildlife biology.
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“.
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.
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.
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.
