Biology - the science about life on land, in seabed, in the air and in aquatic environments. We study life and evolution of life. We contribute to environmental and social problem solving by means of basic research, interdisciplinarity and collaboration with a focus on sustainable solutions.
2021.07.23 | Department of Biology
Biologists from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen have studied the environmental DNA in water samples collected simultaneously by 370 volunteers on two occasions from almost 100 sites along the Danish coast. The combination of citizen science and environmental DNA has provided an effective overview of biodiversity in Danish…
2021.07.06 | Department of Biology
In the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, feral donkeys and horses dig wells that are sometimes as deep as two meters. These wells, though being the product of invasive species, actually benefit the ecosystem greatly.
2021.07.05 | Department of Biology
Elizabeth le Roux is a recently hired tenure track assistant professor at the Department of Biology exploring large mammal impacts on ecosystem structure and function, particularly in African savannas. In addition to the special recognition, this 3-year-fellowship supports the researcher’s possibilities to establish…
2021.05.06 | Department of Biology
Professor of biology Signe Normand from Aarhus University is one of the five recipients of the Elite Research Prize for 2021. There are also Elite Research travel grants for two PhD students from the Department of Computer Science and Department of Bioscience. The awards will be presented at an event at the Ministry of Higher Education and Science…
2021.04.29 | Department of Biology
Denmark's most influential climate scientist is found at the Department of Biology. "Reuters' Hot List" is listing the most cited climate scientists in the world, and professor Jens-Christian Svenning takes first place in Denmark and is ranked 101 in the world.
2021.04.06 | Department of Biology
Aarhus University wants to increase biodiversity in several of the university's green areas. The areas will increase species variation, and can be used in connection with teaching and as a meeting point for social activities.
