News21 July 2026|ResearchDFG Extends Funding for the “Forest Floor” Research GroupPhoto: istock/AVTGThe German Research Foundation (DFG) has extended the Research Group FOR 5315 “Forest Floor: Functioning, Dynamics, and Vulnerability in a Changing...Contribution from the news channel Biology13 July 2026|ResearchBest Poster and Best Picture Prizes at Woody Roots SymposiumPhoto: MENDELU/RewaldLinda Kochniss and Maxi Bergmann, from the Functional Forest Ecology Research Group at the University of Hamburg, won first prizes for the best poster...Contribution from the news channel Biology11 June 2025|PublikationNew scientific publication summarizes eight key environmental issuesPhoto: iStock/cosmin4000Climate change pressure on the biosphere is increasing. Soils are losing their fertility, biodiversity is declining dramatically, microplastics and...Contribution from the news channel Biology11 June 2025|AktuellesNew Phytologist workshop on root exudation, Berlin, Germany, June 23-24 2025Photo: IU/PhillipsRoot exudates – soluble substances released by plant roots to soil – play a central role in ecosystems. However, there have been few efforts to...6 June 2025|VeranstaltungPlenary at Rhizosphere 6 conferencePhoto: UHH/KochnissProf. Dr. Ina Meier of the Department of Biology at Universität Hamburg gives a plenary talk to discuss results of her DFG-funded Heisenberg project...29 November 2024|VeranstaltungPublic presentation in HetlingenPhoto: UHH/RTG2530/LatosAt the invitation of the Integrated Station Unterelbe (ISU) at the Elbmarschenhaus in Haseldorf, Prof. Dr. Lars Kutzbach and the doctoral researchers...Contribution from the news channel Blog GRK253022 November 2024|InternationalesExploring the alluvial forests along the Elbe estuaryPhoto: UHH/RTG2530/RichterAmelia Englyst Robb was a DAAD RISE intern from 2 July to 22 September 2024, working with Diana Richter, a PhD student in the Research Training Group...Contribution from the news channel Blog GRK253022 January 2024|PublikationSecuring Nature’s Contributions to People requires at least 20-25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapesPhoto: pixabay/FelixMittermeierA new study from the Earth Commission with contributions from the Department of Biology at Universität Hamburg reveals that people will miss out on...Contribution from the news channel MIN-en17 July 2023|NewsA just world on a safe planet: Study quantifies Earth system boundaries for the first timePhoto: The Earth CommissionA new study by the Earth Commission, published in the journal Nature, reveals that humanity is taking significant risks with the future of...7 July 2023|NewsHow plant trait selection can influence analysis resultsPhoto: UHH/BioThe characteristics of roots are thought to be critical to understanding the form and function of plants in their ecological context. A study...Contribution from the news channel Biology4 October 2021|News5 Fragen an Prof. Dr. Ina MeierPhoto: UHH/LizenzIn der Ausgabe 16 "Wissenstransfer ist mehr!" fragt die Redaktion des UHH-Hochschulmagazins 19NEUNZEHN Frau Prof. Dr. Ina Meier und sie antwortet: 1...21 June 2021|NewsWie sich das Klima auf die Pflanzenwurzeln auswirktPhoto: Alexandra WeigeltDie Eigenschaften ihrer Wurzeln sind entscheidend dafür, unter welchen klimatischen Bedingungen eine Pflanze überleben kann. Eine Studie unter...1 December 2020|NewsNeue Heisenberg-Professur für Funktionelle WaldökologiePhoto: privatProf. Dr. Ina Meier ist seit dem 1. Oktober 2020 Heisenberg-Professorin für Funktionelle Waldökologie am Fachbereich Biologie. Zusammen mit ihrer...Contribution from the university's newsroomShow all news
