Since 2022, the research group has studied the properties of forest soil humus layers (forest floor), which are key “drivers” that regulate the material...

Linda Kochniss and Maxi Bergmann, from the Functional Forest Ecology Research Group at the University of Hamburg, won first prizes for the best poster and best picture, respectively, in the field of woody roots research. These prizes were awarded by international experts at the University of Insubria in Italy, based on...

On July 1, 2026, we celebrated the summer together in the Biology Department. The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits: As always, we celebrated our legendary summer party in a cheerful and lively atmosphere well into the night in the IPM cafeteria garden.

On June 11 and 12, 2026, the 7th Bionics Teaching Forum took place at the University of Hamburg. The Dr. Heinrich Netheler Stiftung and the University of Hamburg invited participants to jointly explore and delve deeper into current bionic issues, research perspectives, and applications.

Let's celebrate the summer together again! The summer party will be held, as usual at the the PM Canteen - Garden – on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 starting at 3 p.m.

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About 240 first-year students from the Department of Biology collected trash along the Outer Alster—6,370 items. This resulted in a pilot study that combines teaching, research, and environmental engagement.