# Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences

**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/contact/departments-and-centres

## Knowledge of nature’s processes in a changing world

## Welcome to the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP)!

We conduct research on fundamental biological processes in terrestrial and marine environments, at both local and global scales. Our work spans ecology and plant sciences, advancing knowledge of how ecosystems function and respond to environmental change.

### [Work with us!](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/about-the-department/work-with-us)

Are you interested in working at DEEP? Find current job listings here.

### [Contact](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/about-the-department/contact)

Here we list and provide contact information for all employees at the department; researchers, professors, and technical and administrative staff.

### [Internal](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/about-the-department/internal)

The DEEP internal website is directed towards those employed as well as students at the department.

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## Our research

We address fundamental biological problems in terrestrial as well as marine environments, both locally and globally.

- [Research subjects](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/research/research-subjects)
- [Research projects](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/research/research-projects)
- [Research groups](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/research/research-groups)

## Our programmes and courses

We offer a wide range of courses on all levels, including Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD. All undergraduate programs and courses in biology are organized and managed by the Department of Biology Education (BIG).

- [Search our programmes and courses](https://utbildning.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue?q=&organisationId=%5B%22460%22%5D)
- [Master's degree and projects](https://www.su.se/department-of-ecology-environment-and-plant-sciences/education/degrees?open-collapse-boxes=ccbd-masterdegreeproject,ccbd-mastercourses)

### [The Marine Ecological Laboratory (MEL)](https://www.su.se/forskning/forskargrupper/marinekologiska-laboratoriet-mel)

MEL carries out field sampling and analyses of water chemistry, plankton, benthos and macrophytes with focus on the Baltic Sea.

### [Askö laboratory](https://www.su.se/stockholm-university-baltic-sea-centre/infrastructure/ask%C3%B6-laboratory)

A national infrastructure resource open for anyone who wants to conduct research, environmental monitoring, arrange courses or host research meetings and workshops related to the sea.

### [Bolin Centre for Climate Research](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/bolin-centre-for-climate-research)

A collaboration between Stockholm University, KTH and SMHI, where many researchers at the department are active members of the centre.

### [Baltic Sea Centre](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/stockholm-university-baltic-sea-centre)

Researchers, environmental analysts and communicators collaborate to increase knowledge about the sea support marine management of various environmental challenges.