The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is dedicated to teaching and research in the field of sustainability and the management of natural resources.

Updated Corona Measures

Wear FFP2-masks & keep 2m distance
Here you will find the latest information on the further course of the coming summer semester.

ÖH BOKU Panel discussion

11.5. from 18:00 - Discussion of the BOKU candidates for the Student Union election
The candidates of the 6 lists that will run in the Student Union election 2021 (ÖH Wahl) at BOKU will introduce themselves and discuss their concerns. The discussion will be in German language. The event will be streamed live on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Tfl72k9Vbbc

Luis Laglera is Guest Professor at the Department of Chemistry from May 17 – 28, 2021

Luis Laglera is Marine Scientist and Professor at the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). He is a member of the group FI-TRACE (Flow Injection and Trace Analysis) at UIB and his research interests are focused on the study of the biogeochemical cycles of trace metals in ocean, coastal and estuarine waters (with emphasis in iron, copper, lead, cobalt and mercury), and in particular in the characterization and quantification of natural organic ligands.

ELLS Scientific Student Conference 2021

“Green (r)evolution: from molecules to ecosystems”
Start of the abstract submission and the preparatory course ‘Getting to the point’ (112304)

More than wood!

New policy brief highlights the contribution of forests and trees to food security and nutrition, and calls for policy coherence and integrated landscape approaches

New BOKUdoku: "Plastic Age - Forever?"

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For many years, researchers at the BOKU Institute of Environmental Biotechnology have been working on the biodegradability of synthetic materials. In cooperation with the Environment Agency Austria, a BOKUdoku about the increasingly massive problem of plastic pollution and possible solutions has now been released.

Agrana Research Support

3500 Euro for Dissertations and Habilitations
In the fields of Environment and Bio-Resources Management, Agroeconomics, Agricultural policy and food science, Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology, Sustainability and Renewable Resources. Applications are requested until 17 May 2021

Innovation to market - tecnet/accent Innovation Award

Deadline: 08. Juni
We are looking for innovative inventions and research results that have the potential for economic development and use! Send your documents to techtransfer tto@boku.ac.at

DFST presents itself in a new video

Get an insight into research, education and student activities at the Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST)

20th BOKU-CAS students' conference of agricultural sciences

On June 18, 2021, the 20th BOKU-CAS students' conference of agricultural sciences takes place! Submit your abstract NOW!

Life Science Awards Austria 2021

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Each year, the ÖGMBT awards prizes to young researchers who have published outstanding scientific research papers in the field of life sciences and biotechnology. The Life Science Research Awards Austria are the most prestigious life science Award a young researcher working in Austria can win. The award winners and their research topics will be presented to the scientific community and the broad public. Application closes May 28, 2021.
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