Our international and high-quality research units and groups carry out basic biological and environmental research whose results are needed and used at an accelerating rate to tackle challenges associated with the wellbeing of humans and the environment. Our broad-based basic research offers limitless opportunities for the public utilisation of research findings.
The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences is a leader in research in the following fields:
We promote research that responds to challenges pertaining to environmental change and sustainable development: Arctic research, Baltic research and urban studies.
We participate in several national and international research projects and networks.