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Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies

  • Podcast Florian Altermatt

    How do we save our biodiversity?

    Florian Altermatt was interviewed by the Blick science podcast (‘Durchblick’) on the subject of biodiversity.

  • Writing Club

    Join Our New DEBES Writing Club!

    Every Friday from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Illustration: Reiko Akiyama)

  • 20th Anniversary of the Margalef Prize

    Jordi Bascompte participated in the 20th Anniversary of the Margalef Prize

  • Pan-Arktische Karte

    Rapidly Increasing Industrial Activities in the Arctic

    More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. On average, 85% of the light-polluted areas are due to industrial activities rather than urban development. According to the international team led by UZH researchers, the results are crucial for sustainable development and nature conservation in this highly vulnerable region.

  • Schädlinge

    Reducing Herbivore Damage Using Biodiversity Instead of Insecticide

    Pesticides aren’t always necessary: researchers at the University of Zurich have conducted a comprehensive field study showing that damage from herbivores can be reduced by using biodiversity within a plant species.

  • Primatenschmuck

    Colorful Traits in Primates Ease Tensions Between Groups

    Primate ornamentation plays a crucial role in communication not only within social groups but also between them, according to a new study. The research reveals that the males of species with overlapping home ranges often display vibrant colors or elaborate features, traits that may help reduce intergroup aggression by enabling quick assessments of potential rivals. (Photo: istock/ryasick)

  • Meerkats at sunset

    BBC Podcast "The Conversation" with Prof. Marta Manser as Guest

    Datshiane Navanayagam speaks with Prof. Marta Manser at the BBC show "The Conversation" about meerkat vocalization, social structures, and group coordination. "The Conversation" focuses on two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their lives.

  • Lichthof

    11th European Conference on Behavioural Biology (ECBB) 2024

    The 11th European Conference on Behavioural Biology (ECBB) 2024, the largest European meeting for animal behavior scientists, was held at the Irchel Campus of the University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland on July 16-19, 2024. It was a joint conference with the Summer Meeting of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB). The theme of this year’s conference was ‘long-term studies in animal behavior’, but any topic in behavioral biology was welcome. (Picture: Santana Schneider)

  • Evolution

    “UZH is a leader in evolutionary biology research”

    The URPP Evolution in Action program at UZH investigates how organisms and pathogens evolve and adapt to their environment, showcasing the university's research excellence in evolutionary biology by revealing genetic processes of speciation. Kentaro Shimizu points to the plant Cardamine amara, a precursor of the newly discovered species Cardamine insueta. (Picture: Hiroto Kawabata)

  • Exkursion Biodiversity

    Biodiversity Master's starts for the first time in fall

    Last fall, UZH introduced the new "Biodiversity" study program in German-speaking countries. After a successful Bachelor's start with over 140 students, the Master's program will begin for the first time this fall semester.

  • Ecology

    UZH’s Ecology places 5th in the Shanghai Ranking  

    The Ecology research at the University of Zurich is now ranked fifth worldwide, according to the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).