Main content
Top content
Contact
Visiting address:
Institute of Environmental Systems Research
University of Osnabrück
Barbarastr. 12
49076 Osnabrück
Germany
Postal address:
Institute of Environmental Systems Research
Osnabrück University
P.O. Box 44 69
49069 Osnabrück
Germany
Central Office:
Head: Elke Altekruse
Tel: +49 541 969 2575
Fax: +49 541 969 2599
Send E-Mail
Welcome to the Institute of Environmental Systems Research
The Institute of Environmental Systems Research (USF) is a multi-departmental institution of the Departments of Mathematics/Computer Science, Biology/Chemistry, Cultural Studies and Geosciences, Physics and Economics.
Our Mission
Changes in environmental systems, problems ensuing from these changes and their solutions are the focus of the activities of the institute. We understand environmental systems as dynamic interplay between nature and society. We develop the knowledge base for understanding, assessing and transforming concrete systems. We therefore use a variety of methods from mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, economics and social sciences in an integrated manner, and develop them further.
An important task is to combine disciplinary depth with a holistic understanding of environmental systems, also at the level of young scientists, and thus to contribute effectively in interdisciplinary teams to solving important social and ecological challenges.