BUGS

BUGS stands for Biodiversity Under Global Stress. Small species rule the natural world, but biodiversity loss is a global problem, largely due to anthropogenic drivers. We focus on insects and other invertebrates and their interaction networks in natural and human-dominated ecosystems. Together with partners we work to understand these ecosystems, document impacts of human activities and monitor progress of policy-targets. Through education and developing tools and products we make society more bug-friendly.

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Our expertises
& projects

Our research group has a wide range of expertise. To present our projects clearly, we have divided them into two focus areas: Scientific Research and Social Interest. For more detailed information, please refer to the web pages below.

Scientific research

Within the scientific domain, we form partnerships with various higher education institutions, government organizations and companies. Our research agenda is fueled by fundamental questions about biodiversity, the functioning of ecosystems, natural capital…

Social interest

Nature is of inestimable value to our society. That is why we are committed to supporting various social parties in their contribution to the preservation and stimulation of biodiversity. Together with our partners, we develop a wide range of practical…

Media
performances

Our researchers also occasionally appear in TV and radio items and articles. Watch and listen to their stories.

In the media

With our scientific knowledge and expertise, we are committed to a nature-positive society. An important part of this is sharing information with a broad audience. We do this through various media channels, such as articles, interviews, podcasts…

Internship
opportunities

Our research group offers a wide range of internship opportunities around biodiversity within a dynamic, diverse team. We often link fundamental taxonomic, ecological and evolutionary research questions to societal challenges.

Examples of recent projects include: