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Even low levels of artificial light disrupt ecosystems
Light pollution at night is disturbing above- and belowground ecosystems with implications for ecosystem stability and human well-being
Modern societies rely heavily on artificial light at night, but this convenience comes at a cost not only to people's health but also to ecosystems.
Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
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Over 20,000 trees planted
Reforestation projects are supported by using the search engine Ecosia at the university
Logo of the search engine Ecosia
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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How social media can contribute to species conservation
Data published on social media platforms can improve knowledge about species distribution and inform conservation planning
Nature photographers worldwide are sharing their biodiversity observations on social media – a huge potential also for biodiversity research.
Image: Sultan Ahmed
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Ecosystem stability is the focus of new research in the Jena experiment
German Research Foundation to fund Research Unit for another four years
The Biodiversity Research Area "Jena Experiment" exists for 20 years and continues to receive funding.
Image: Matthias Ditscherlein
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Courses
Online Courses of the University of Pavia open to EC2U students
Places available in the project "One-day seminars on nature and experiential education and ESD'
register now - unitl 5. August 2023!
tree rises into the sky
Image: Elisa Topa
EC2U Forum in Poitiers - Apply Now to Participate!
Come with us to Poitiers! New people, a historic city and an exciting programme await you.
Historisches Gebäude mit Säulen
Image: Universität Poitiers
Questionnaire on Innovative Didactic Methodologies
Brights Project: Bringing Higher Education Institutes Towards Sustainability
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Diverse landscapes help insects cope with heat stress
Habitat diversity can mitigate effects of climate change on insects
The movements of this beetle (Carabus coriaceus) have been tracked with the help of a RFID tag.
Image: Stefan Bernhardt/iDiv
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iDiv celebrates its 10th anniversary
Chancellor, Minister of State, and Prime Ministers acknowledge the success of international biodiversity research in Central Germany
Scientists of iDiv use the Leipzig Canopy Crane to investigate the hidden habitat in the treetops.
Image: Steffen Schellhorn
University of Jena sticks to the recommendation on gender-equal language
University President Walter Rosenthal reacts to the "gender dispense" of the Thuringian state parliament
Gender equality also in language remains the university's goal.
Image: Anne Günther & Jens Meyer/Universität Jena
Observing and understanding evolution
Ecologist Prof. Holger Schielzeth receives teaching award from the University of Jena for exercise on evolutionary biology
Ecologist Prof. Dr Holger Schielzeth receives one of the 2022 teaching awards.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)