Department of Botany
Research
The Institute of Botany of the University of Innsbruck comprises two main entities, the Unit of Functional Plant Biology (formerly Department of Cell Physiology of Alpine... [more]
Studies
We contribute various courses in the Bachelor curriculum "Biology", offer a Master curriculum "Botany", and teach and supervise students subscribed to the PhD curriculum ... [more]
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is a key teaching and research facility, comprising the main garden in Innsbruck and an alpine garden at the timberline. [more]
Services
Freilandbotanik-Zertifikat (German)
Neophyte Centre (German)
Plant Science Education Centre (German)
Pollen Monitoring Tirol (German)
Events
- 08.05.2019: Botanisches Kolloquium "Black and green in the white continent: photosynthesis at high latitudes"
- 16.05.2019: Führung "Was blüht denn da – im Mai?"
- 22.05.2019: Botanisches Kolloquium "Wetands, climate change and agricultural intensification: challenges in southern Australia"
- 06.06.2019: Führung "EinBlick in den Botanischen Garten: Mensch und Natur – eine spannende Beziehung"
Mission statement
Plants are the basis of life on Earth. We strive to enhance our understanding of plants, and to transfer knowledge to the scientific community, students and the public alike, to the benefit of agriculture, forestry and conservation..
Contact
Department of Botany
Sternwartestraße 15
6020 Innsbruck / Austria
Email: botanik@uibk.ac.at
Phone: +43 512 507-51001 or -51002
Fax: +43 512 507-51099
Head:
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ilse Kranner
Deputy:
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Peter Schönswetter