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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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Insights into the science of life: The 2025 University Information Day at the Biology department
25.11.2025
On Thursday, November 20, Osnabrück University held its annual university information day. Once again this year, the Biology department offered interested pupils an insight into studying biology through informative presentations, hands-on stands, taster lectures and guided tours at the Center for Cellular Nanoanalytics (CellNanOs).
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.
Event
From structural to functional dynamics of single membrane transporters
Talk by Thorben Cordes
Date: 02.12.2025 16:15
Location: CellNanOs, 38/201
Publications
Gómez-Sánchez et. al. (2025) Autophagy.
Di Lorenzo et. al. (2025) Nat Commun.
Damm et. al. (2025) Sci Adv.
Other useful links
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".
