Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv)!
Here we give courses and programs and conduct research within areas that deals with the world around us. Biology is the the study of life, that is all living organisms and the processes that control them, whereas environmental sciences focus on the interplay between humans and nature.
You find us that work at the department in the Botanical building (close to the Botanical garden) and the Zoology building (at Medicinareberget) in Gothenburg as well as at Kristineberg Marine Research Station in Fiskebäckskil.
Pollen and allergies
The pollen laboratory has been at the department since 1975. They carry out measurements of airborne pollen, make pollen forecasts and disseminate information about the connection between plants and hypersensitivity reactions to public health and environmental authorities, the healthcare system and the public.
Herbarium
Herbarium GB dates back to the 18th century and is a university-wide research infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg, with placement at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Here, dried plants, fungi, algae, etc. are stored for comparative and evolutionary studies.
Bioscience explained
Bioscience Explained is a web magazine for modern life sciences. Life sciences are developing very quickly and the need for teacher training is very high. The magazine's main target group is teachers who teach children and young people in science subjects, but it can also be used for eg. projects.
