Educational offers

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Development of new educational formats, supplementing the curriculum with additional seminars on selected species groups

Researchers from our network develop teaching concepts around current topics in biodiversity and integrative taxonomy. In some cases, we cooperate closely with our partners, such as the Environmental Academy. You can find upcoming seminars at

Upcoming dates

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Certification options

  • BANU certification every year for field botany at various levels (gold, silver, bronze)
  • BANU certification for field ornithology has also been offered since 2024

We announce upcoming certifications under upcoming dates.


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Species Knowledge Workshops and Seminars

  • Seminars on selected species (hoverflies, garden dormice and dormice, plants)
  • BANU certification in field botany and ornithology
  • Regular summer school ‘Research meets nature conservation practice’
  • Lectures and guided tours for organisations, professionals and citizens

More information

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Equipment for species identification

To be able to identify species at an academic level, suitable equipment is required: microscopes, landing nets, tapping umbrellas, clades and more. The competence center can provide this for its members.

More information


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Literature for species identification

Members can consult and borrow special literature on the identification of various species groups from the Competence Center's office.

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