Biometeorology: at the interface between biology and meteorology, we investigate the exchange processes between ecosystems and the atmosphere
A form of symbiosis with mutual benefits: The ant Lasius niger tickles an aphid with its antennae to obtain a drop of honeydew.
The effects of climatic changes can be clearly seen in the vicinity of the glaciers. The hydrobiology and the establishment of pioneer species in the extreme habitat of the new glacial stream section are being investigated in the ‘Glacier death and water birth’ project.
Zweiter Herbstfestakt des Vizerektorats für Forschung
Mitte November hat das Vizerektorat für Forschung seinen großen Herbstfestakt gefeiert: Preisträger:innen und Stipendiat:innen zweier Doktorats-Förderprogramme wurden gemeinsam in feierlichem Rahmen ausgezeichnet und konnten die Gelegenheit zur Vernetzung untereinander nutzen.
Research
Seven research groups are working on issues relating to ecology, biodiversity and evolution and are analysing the effects of human influence on ecosystems.
Studies
Our teaching focusses on deepening students' knowledge of ecological relationships and training them in both basic and applied science.
The department of Ecology
The geographically favoured location in the Alps provides the ideal basis for the research focus on the Alpine region and its fascinating diversity of ecosystems.
Meet an Ecology PhD
Ecology PhDs and PhD-students tell about their projects
Postcards from the Field
Innsbruck Ecology and Biodiversity scientists share their fieldwork
Animal ecology certificate: Species of tyrol
Around 54,000 animal species live in Austria, almost two thirds of which are in Tyrol. It is impossible to know all of this abundance in detail
Aktuelles und Termine
Terminübersicht des Kolloquiums WS24/25
Medizinische Universität sucht Assistenz Tierbetreuung für 20 Std./Woche
Bewerbungsfrist endet am 25.12.24
08. Jänner 2025, 09:00 Uhr
How carton-nest fungi of the ant Lasius fuliginosus interact with each other and with the root-rot fungus Armillaria mellea
Defensio der Masterarbeit von Léini Vaessen
Seminarraum Biologie, Technikerstr. 25, 6020 Innsbruck
13. Jänner 2025, 17:00 Uhr
Seasonal strategies for cyanobacteria and diatoms on a changing planet
Gastvortrag von Steven W. Wilhelm (University of Tennessee)
im Rahmen des Ökologischen Kolloquiums (WS24/25)
online via Zoom
Studieren und Forschen inmitten der Alpen: Ökologie & Biodiversität
Wo der Hörsaal auch einmal am Berg sein kann