Osnabrück Biology introduces itself: A new film presents the research in our department

12.01.2026

For anyone who would like to get an impression of the research being conducted at Osnabrück Biology, there is now a new offer: a three-minute video featuring interviews with various members of our department. The film, which was produced under the direction of Prof. Dr. Christian Kost by the Osnabrück-based video production company SchlarmannMedien, is now available on YouTube.

Apply now: scholarships for international projects in the field of conservation and biology

09.01.2026

The ASA program is currently offering another opportunity for scholarships for international projects in the field of conservation and biology. Students between 21 and 30 who obtained a bachelor's degree less than 18 months ago or who have completed professional training are eligible to apply. The end of the application period is January 20, 2026.

Call for ASA scholarships in the field of conservation and biology (German)

The genetic history of the plague: Leibniz Prize winner Johannes Krause talks about his research

05.01.2026

Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause is one of the founders of archaeogenetics: he analyses ancient DNA to gain insights into human evolution and the genetic basis of past pandemics. It has just been announced that he will receive the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, Germany's highest scientific award, this year. On January 15, 2026, Johannes Krause will be a guest at the Department of Biology/Chemistry and will give a lecture on his research into the pathogen that causes bubonic plague.

Outstanding Master's theses: Awards for Lukas Kruckemeyer, Kira Brümmer and Daniel Kodde

18.12.2025

The School of Biology/Chemistry has announced the best Master's theses of the past year: Lukas Kruckemeyer received the prize from the Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kira Brümmer received the Dean's Prize in Biology, and Daniel Kodde received the Dean's Prize in Chemistry, which was awarded for the first time this year. The awards were presented by Dean Prof. Dr. Marco Beeken on December 4, 2025, during the department's Christmas party.

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".