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.
DOC-Stipendium für Alexander Platter
Am 20. Jänner erhielt Alexander Platter das DOC-Stipendium der ÖAW
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 WS25/26
Universitätsassistent:in - Dissertationsstelle
Institut für Ökologie sucht Universitätsassistent:in im Bereich Funktionelle Ökologie
OnlinebewerbungChiffre BIO-15572 bis zum 05.02.2026
02. Februar 2026, 17:00 Uhr
What Drives Trace Gas Emissions from Desert Soils: Biological, Chemical, or Biochemical Processes?
Gastvortrag von Ilya Gelfand (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
im Rahmen des Ökologischen Kolloquiums
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
13. Februar 2026, 11:00 Uhr
Evaluation verschiedener Datenquellen zur Ermittlung der Verteilung und Intensität anthropogener Aktivitäten im Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Defensio von Tom Abraham
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
17. Februar 2026, 09:00 Uhr
Landschaftsveränderung der letzten 200 Jahre der Gemeinden- Murau, Ranten und St. Georgen am Kreischberg als Beispiel für die Ostalpen
Defensio von Peter Punt
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
20. Februar 2026, 10:00 Uhr
Eignung von Citizen Science Daten zur Modellierung von Tagfalter-Habitaten
Defensio non Eva Hochmuth
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
Studieren und Forschen inmitten der Alpen: Ökologie & Biodiversität
Wo der Hörsaal auch einmal am Berg sein kann