Excellence Cluster Balance of the Microverse Jena
Cluster of Excellence 'Balance of the Microverse'
With 'Balance of the Microverse' the University is successfully contributing to Germany’s Excellence Strategy.
Excellence Cluster Balance of the Microverse Jena
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena...

...is a long-standing and research-oriented university offering a broad range of subjects. Its cutting-edge research focuses on three profile areas: Light – Life – Liberty. The University also boasts a dense collaborative network including external research institutions, research-driven companies, and renown cultural institutions. With almost 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the University significantly shapes the character of Jena as a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking city.

The claim »weltoffenes Thüringen« stands as a colourful logo against a blue sky.
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University supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiativeExternal linkde
Following the approval of the Senate the University of Jena has joined the »Initiative Weltoffenes Thüringen« (»Initiative Open-Minded Thuringia«). The decentralized, networked initiative aims to send out a signal that many people, institutions, associations and companies in the state stand for a democratic, diverse, cosmopolitan, and open-minded Thuringia.

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The fungus Candida albicans (blue colouring) invades a human epithelial cell and produces the toxin Candidalysin (yellow colouring).
Image: Selene Mogavero / Leibniz-HKI
Life
Research
The laborious path of a fungal toxin
New insights into the release of Candidalysin promise progress in the treatment of Candida albicans infections
Aspects of imperial rule and colonial experience, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will be discussed by participants at the conference at the University of Jena.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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International Affairs
Imperial rule in Eastern Europe
The German Association for East European Studies and the Imre Kertész Kolleg Jena meet on March 21 and 22 at the University of Jena
Dr Holger Bierhoff from the University of Jena is one of the authors of the study.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Research
Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported
Jena research team shows how the reduced activity of an enzyme can contribute to extending lifespan
TLPK Chairman and President of TU Ilmenau Prof Dr Kai-Uwe-Sattler (from left), EAH President Prof Dr Steffen Teichert and Prof Juan M.V. Garcia, Vice President of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT.
Image: Matthias Frank Schmidt
Event(s)
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
Thuringian universities: Think tanks, driving forces and partners of the regional economy
On 13 March 2024, the Parliamentary Evening of the Thuringian State Presidents' Conference (TLPK) took place in the Thuringian State Parliament.
The University of Jena will be presenting its work at the Leipzig Book Fair from 21 to 24 March 2024.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Event(s)
University Association Halle-Jena-Leipzig presents its work at the Leipzig Book Fair
Joint exhibition stand and forum with a varied programme
Tobias Vogl investigates single photon sources in 2D materials in an experimental setup.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Light
Research
Satellites for quantum communications
International research team develops new encryption methods for secure communication over long distances
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