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.

Special insights: CellNanOs virtual research building at the BMFTR in Berlin

09.09.2025

Newly developed physical microscopy methods with nanomaterials for cell biology were demonstrated at the open day of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). Federal Science Minister Dorothee Bär was one of the first to take the opportunity to see the interdisciplinary research project and Osnabrück's research activities at the Center for Cellular Nanoanalytics (CellNanOs) in person on August 23 and 24.

High-resolution electron microscopy: Special workshop for experts from all over Germany at the CellNanOs

25.07.2025

On 21 and 22 July, around 25 specialists from all over Germany visited the state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary Center for Cellular Nanoanalytics (CellNanOs) in Osnabrück to receive further training in electron microscopy. The research center CellNanOs, which also houses the integrated Bioimaging Osnabrück (iBiOs), offers one of the most modern infrastructures in Germany for high-resolution fluorescence and electron microscopy.

By the tail or in the tunnel? Comprehensive study on welfare-friendly handling of mice

14.07.2025

When animals are used in research, they should be subjected to as little stress as possible. However, even routine practices might sometimes cause stress. Therefore, researchers aim to identify as gentle procedures as possible when working with laboratory animals. In a recent study, scientists from the Behavioural Biology division examined a common everyday practice in working with mice: the handling of the animals.

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".