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.
Eins, zwei, drei ... viele Falter!?
Freiwillige in ganz Österreich beteiligen sich an systematischen Schmetterlingserhebungen und tragen so zu einem langfristigen Forschungsprojekt bei: Ziel von Viel-Falter ist es, Daten für ein weitreichendes Insekten-Monitoring zu gewinnen und zu zeigen, wie es um die Biodiversität im Land steht.
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 SS25
19. Mai 2025, 13:00 Uhr
Food preferences in the Daphnia longispina species complex
Defensio der Masterarbeit von Ekaterina Shcherbakova
online via Zoom
19. Mai 2025, 17:00 Uhr
Some concepts in functional plant ecology
Gastvortrag von Christian Körner (Universität Basel - Department Umweltwissenschaften)
im Rahmen des Ökologischen Kolloquiums (SS 25)
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
26. Mai 2025, 17:00 Uhr
Dryland mechanisms could widely control ecosystem functioning in a drier and warmer world
Gastvortrag von José Grünzweig (Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Dryland Tree and Ecosystem Ecology Lab)
im Rahmen des Ökologischen Kolloquiums (SS 25)
HS A, Sternwartestr. 15, 6020 Innsbruck
27. Mai 2025, 11:00 Uhr
Exploring Genetic Diversity and Differentiation of Salamandra atra in Tyrolean Alpine Habitats
Defensio der Masterarbeit von Nicole Völker
HSB3, Technikerstr. 13b, 6020 Innsbruck
02. Juni 2025, 17:00 Uhr
Risk of competition and the spillover event of pathogens between wild bees and the honey bee
Gastvortrag von Giovanni Cilia (CREA – Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economy Analysis)
im Rahmen des Ökologischen Kolloquiums (SS 25)
HS G, Technikerstr. 25, 6020 Innsbruck
Studieren und Forschen inmitten der Alpen: Ökologie & Biodiversität
Wo der Hörsaal auch einmal am Berg sein kann