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Biology - Osnabrück University

Welcome to the website of the biology unit at Osnabrück University! Our research activities cover a wide range of biological disciplines. Our range of courses includes both research-oriented and teaching-oriented courses, in which basic principles from the entire spectrum of biology are taught.

Welcome new students!

The Biology department at Osnabrück University welcomes many new faces for the winter semester 25/26. But what happens now? We are here to ensure a smooth start to your studies and provide you with all the information you need.

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Guided tours, lectures and hands-on booths: University information day 2025 at Osnabrück Biology

13.11.2025

Should I study biology? At the “Hochschulinformationstag” on November 20, 2025, interested pupils will have the opportunity to get a little closer to answering this question. Whether during lectures, guided tours, in conversation with students and researchers, or by looking through a microscope - various events offer a wide range of insights into biological teaching and research at the department.

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Short-eared owls and flocks of goldcrests: birdwatching excursion to Heligoland organised by the Zoology division

13.11.2025

In October, the Zoology division held its annual excursion to Heligoland. In autumn, a wide variety of migratory birds can be observed on the offshore island, where they stop on their journey south. The group discovered more than a hundred different species this year. Two short-eared owls and huge flocks of goldcrests caused particular excitement.

Start of the 2025/26 winter semester: Osnabrück Biology welcomes its new students

15.10.2025

The start of the 2025/26 winter semester marked the beginning of biology studies at Osnabrück University for many students. We are delighted to have welcomed around 280 new Bachelor's and Master's students this year. The introductory week included various information events and a diverse programme organised by the Biology student council.

Exciting talks and an open-air poster session: Second international symposium of Collaborative Research Centre 1557

23.09.2025

Under the title „Plasticity of Cellular Membrane Networks“, the second symposium of the Collaborative Research Centre 1557 took place in Osnabrück from September 3 to 5. Around 150 participants gathered at the Bohnenkamp House in the Botanical Garden for scientific exchange. The programme included presentations by renowned researchers from China, Germany, France, Great Britain, Switzerland and the USA.

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Opening the Black Box: Operando microscopy transforms nanofluidics

Talk by Aleksandra Radenovic
Date: 18.11.2025 16:15 Uhr
Location: CellNanOs, 38/201

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Our research

Our research profile covers a wide range of biological disciplines. Here you will find an overview of the different research groups.

Studies

Our curriculum includes both research and teaching-oriented courses that teach fundamentals from across the spectrum of biology.

Science goes public

At the "Osnabrücker Wissensforum", researchers from the university answer questions from interested citizens. Here you can find a selection of contributions of Osnabrück Biology scientists.

University & schools

For many years, the Biology unit at Osnabrück University has supported schools in designing modern biology lessons with the two projects "Explain-OS" and "NaT-Working-OS".