From identification exercises to certifications

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?

In the KomBioTa Summer School, PhD and Master students can learn about practical and applied species knowledge, get to know the most important species groups relevant to planning and learn the methods of identification and recording together in the field. The diverse flora and fauna of the Federsee Station of the Tübingen Zoological Institute can be explored in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also plenty of opportunity to exchange ideas with other students.

The KomBioTa Summer School is offered every two years. We publish the date and the opportunity to register in good time on this website at Upcoming dates.

How can plant species be identified in the field? What should you pay particular attention to? And how do plants change at different times of the year? To find answers to questions like these, you need a trained eye and in-depth knowledge.

KomBioTa offers courses to learn about species knowledge and thus gives students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of species. For example, there are identification courses on species groups from the world of plants, insects, birds and reptiles.

Register for these courses via Ilias or HohCampus.

We look forward to welcoming all interested students!

At the University of Hohenheim, the Hohenheim Gardens and the Center for Biodiversity and integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa) in cooperation with the  Umweltakademie Baden-Württemberg BANU offer certification courses to obtain the BANU* certificate at three different levels: bronze, silver and gold. Upcoming certifications can be found in advance under the

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In cooperation with the Center for Biodiversity and integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa) at the University of Hohenheim, the Umweltakademie Baden-Württemberg offers the Field Ornithology certification course to obtain the BANU* certificate in Bronze. This allows advanced ornithology enthusiasts to have their knowledge certified. Upcoming certifications can be found in advance at  

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