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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Latest News

  1. The tenure track conference of the Universities of Jena and Freiburg will take place on 15 and 16 May 2025 in Berlin.
    Image: Katharina-Gotzler
    • Event
    The future of academic career paths

    Universities of Freiburg and Jena invite to nationwide conference on the tenure-track principle
  2. Dancers in the studio of the multimedia centre
    Image: Nicole Nerger
    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Dancing plant cells win international competition

    Award for dance video from Friedrich Schiller University on plant immune research
  3. A common grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) - this species is often used as a model organism in evolutionary biology.
    Image: Holger Schielzeth/Universität Jena
    • Life
    • Research
    Yet another result?!

    Study on the reproducibility of behavioural experiments with insects now published
  4. Ukrainian flag in front of the main building of the University of Jena, which supports the ‘Invisible University for Ukraine’.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Liberty
    • International Affairs
    Solidarity in the shadow of war

    Studying during the war: An anthology gives a voice to Ukrainian students who are able to continue their education thanks to international aid.
  5. Professor Dr Mario Fabri is the new Professor of Dermatology.
    Image: Heiko Hellmann/UKJ
    • Awards and Personnel
    A subject with many points of contact

    Prof Dr Mario Fabri is the new Professor of Dermatology at the University of Jena and Director of the Department of Dermatology at Jena University Hospital
  6. A young couple sitting on a bench.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Research
    Frequent sex is a factor for high relationship satisfaction

    Psychologist at the University of Jena investigates the media phenomenon of "happy sexless couples"
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Upcoming Events

  1. Bild eines textes, der gerade mit einem rotem Maker korregiert wird
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    Basic Version Control with Git: A Beginner's Workshop
    9 s.t. ·
    • Seminar/Workshop

    Learn how to manage versions of your text files, as well as those you share with others.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  2. Ornamentierte, runde Lampe im Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
    Guided tour at the Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    16:30 ·
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    Thursday, 8th May 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (max. 12 persons)​

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  3. Five students working together on a project
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    Intercultural Simulation Game 'Megacities'
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    • Seminar/Workshop

    Course for international and German students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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  4. Title Header Tenure-Track-Tagung 2025 with Logo
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    Tenure Track Tagung 2025
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    • Tagung/Konferenz

    National Conference "Das Tenure-Track-Prinzip: Karrierwege und Kulturwandel im deutschen Wissenschaftssystem." Berlin, 15. to 16. May 2025

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  5. Dragon boat
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    "Face" as an Interactive Space of Social Orientation and Action: Chinese Insights and Universal Perspectives
    18:15 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • presence
    • online
    • public
  6. fishhook and colorful icons of disciplines
    Graphic: Liana Franke
    Career Fair Day 1: Find your dream job
    9:30 ·
    • Informational event

    Career Days at the University of Jena

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena