KomBioTa congratulates the next generation in species knowledge and wishes them all the best for the future!more
Insights about the visions, core tasks and measures more
Informal exchange on scientific topics from our biodiversity knowledge networkmore
Making the activities, insights, and visions of our research community more visible with the KomBioTa team spirit.more
Prof. Johannes Steidle and Martin Sauter will use species knowledge to ensure the quality of technical innovations to foster biodiversity.more
SMNS science colloquium changes datemore
Informative and entertaining audio report on the current state of our natural world and the importance of insects more
Lars Krogmann and Johannes Steidle are active members of the Nature Conservation Advisory Board in Baden-Württembergmore
Wide range of topics – from agri-food systems to natural regeneration – with speakers of 9 different academic institutionsmore
Scientific questions about changes in social behavior and biogeographical distribution answeredmore
Information booths showed how biodiversity can succeedmore
For students interested in biodiversity, KomBioTa was able to offer an additional tutorial in the summer semester 2023. Every Tuesday, students of all faculties had the chance to improve their know-how.more
Exchange: State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and KomBioTa researchers about current projects on wild bees and wasps.more
Exchange, know-how and practical expertise with respect to species knowledge in nature conservation for PhD and Master students from three universitiesmore
How does deforestation of the rainforest affect bird communities? What is the impact of the landscape around forest fragments? How are food webs changing as a result of clearing? The Landscape Ecology student plans to explore questions like these together with two fellow students during a research visit in Central America. more
A look back: challenges and successes of the network become visible.more
The Academy for Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection Baden-Württemberg (UA) and the Center for Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa) take the species knowledge examination at silver and bronze level for the third time.more
International Union for the Study of Social Insects honors Hohenheim scientist for article in Journal of Biogeography.more
It is done! KomBioTa researchers, students and Citizen Scientists jointly identified 2087 wild animal and plant species on the Hohenheim campus within the past 6 weeks. Thus, the original goal of 1000 species was more than doubled and the title "Europe's most species-rich campus" was brought to the University of Hohenheim.more
KomBioTa showed how insect-friendly seed mixtures can promote diversity of insectsmore
A close look at local biodiversity and how it could be promoted.more
Fully booked workshop and positive feedback during Boys' Day 2023 in Hohenheimmore
At Thursday, 27 April, the discovery of a new wasp species by doctoral candidate Marina Moser of the State Natural History Museum Stuttgart was publicly announced at a ceremony. In the presence of Minister President Winfried Kretschmann and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy Economy, Thekla Walker, the tiny wasp measuring only a few micrometers was named...more
Encouraging discussions on new research ideas was the focus of this year's networking meeting in Hohenheimmore
Is there a need for taxonomists outside of science? Which species groups do you need to know? What do future students need to be prepared for? Where do they have career prospects? “Research meets Conservation Practice” is the title for the KomBioTa Summer School for master students and doctoral candidates from Universities in Baden-Württemberg that is organized by the Center...more
Prof. Dr. Johannes Steidle provides scientific facts on insect mortality in residential areas and discusses practical solutions with the more than 60 specialistsmore
Communication scientist and KomBioTa advisory board member Prof. Wolfgang Schweiger shows solutions for a more efficient knowledge transfer
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Visiting the Phytotechnikum of the University of Hohenheim: politicians of Baden-Württemberg interested in solutions for a sustainable futuremore
