Humans are changing our planet in a multitude of different ways, with profound impacts on biological diversity and ecological systems.
Research
In our research, we aim to understand how biodiversity varies in space and time from local to global scales, and how interacting anthropogenic drivers, namely climate and land-use change, influence species and their interactions, ecological communities and biodiversity patterns. A key goal of our work is the interaction between science and society, therefore we actively engage in science communication and try to foster the exchange with the general public and with stakeholders from different societal sectors.
Teaching
We offer a broad teaching portfolio ranging from zoological excursions and ecological field courses via methodological tools such as statistics, modelling, experimental and conservation ecology to cutting-edge project-based modules in soil ecology, macroecology or global- change biology. Training a new generation of open-minded and well-equipped biodiversity scientists and ecological professionals is also at the heart of our mission.
