University of Gothenburg
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

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  2. Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Welcome to BioEnv!

At BioEnv we give courses and programs and conduct research within areas dealing 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 in the Natrium building at "Medicinareberget" (close to the Sahlgrenska Hospital) in Gothenburg as well as at Kristineberg Marine Research Station in Fiskebäckskil.

News and events

Here you find news from the department and upcoming seminars, dissertations and other events

News – 30 April 2025
Major changes in biodiversity in the Arctic
Global warming is causing rapid changes in vegetation in the Arctic. A major study in Nature with researchers from the…
News – 15 April 2025
New pollen power tool can improve forecasts
Instead of counting the number of pollen grains, researchers at the University of Gothenburg will measure the level of…
News – 14 March 2025
Behind the Scenes: Alex Antonelli takes us inside WWF's global boardroom
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is a key player in environmental and nature conservation. Now, Alexandre Antonelli gives us…
News – 11 March 2025
Unique mapping of canopy diversity in tropical forests
Tropical forest canopies play a crucial role in the biosphere’s carbon, water, and energy cycles. Despite this, they are…
News – 3 March 2025
Pacific oyster may colonise the Baltic Sea
The invasive Pacific oyster have adapted to life in less salty seas and are reproducing off the coast of Skåne, although…
News – 18 February 2025
Plastic researchers demand ban on toxic chemicals
Plastic production must change to reduce harm to humans and the environment, according to a new research report published by…

About our educations

We offer courses and programs at both graduate and undergraduate level, in mainly biology and environmental science

Study here
At the department we teach students in mainly biology and environmental sciences. Most are enrolled in one of our Bachelor's…

Our courses and programs

About our research

At the department we study diverse organisms in many different habitats and from many different perspectives

Our research
The research the department covers topics spanning from cellular level to population and ecosystems. We study plants and…

Find our researchers

Research story/portrait
Fish researcher combating fraud
He has been on adventurous research expeditions across the globe, and experienced both highs and lows before his research…
Research story/portrait
Hi there, Prof. Bethanie Carney Almroth
We've sat down with Prof. Bethanie Carney Almroth, researcher at the Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the…
Herbarium GB
Herbarium GB is a common research infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg, located at the Department of Biological…

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.

About us

Now we are in Natrium
Natrium is a brand new building on Medicinareberget, which is located near Sahlgrenska Hospital.
Contact information
About us
Organisation
BioEnv is one of seven departments at the Faculty of Science. Everyday work is lead by the the prefect, supported by the…

For employees and students

Internal information for employees and students at BioEnv

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Biological and environmental sciences
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