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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen«External link 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. Award ceremony of the Startup Factories in Berlin.
    Image: BMWE/Dominik Butzmann
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Millions for Central German Startup Factory

    "boOst" start-up centre wins federal lighthouse competition
  2. Block plantations like these may look efficient, but research shows that more diverse and randomised tree arrangements boost forest productivity and ecosystem health.
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    • Life
    • Research
    The right mix and planting pattern of trees enhance forest productivity and services

    Researchers from iDiv, the universities of Leipzig and Jena, and the French research centre CNRS present new findings on sustainable forest management.
  3. Image example from the study: In the study, the participants assessed photographs and sound recordings from forests with different levels of biodiversity.
    Image: iDiv
    • Life
    • Research
    People perceive biodiversity

    A recent study shows that both visual and acoustic stimuli influence our perception of biodiversity.
  4. Prof Dr Janine Kirstein is Professor of the Biochemistry of Ageing at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Research
    New DFG research group on protein folding

    Prof Dr Janine Kirstein coordinates the research group, which aims to gain a better understanding of age-related neurodegenerative diseases and develop new therapeutic approaches.
  5. Foyer in the campus building of the University of Jena. The University is actively committed to sustainable development in conjunction with the other state institutions of higher education in Thuringia.
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
    Thuringian University Network for Sustainability

    The ten state institutions of higher education in Thuringia are working together to tackle global challenges such as climate change, the loss of biodiversity and social inequalities.
  6. A doctoral hat is worn during the Schiller Day ceremony at the University of Jena. Standardised, stable and reliable framework conditions for doctoral studies are the main objective of UniWind e. V.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    • Research
    Shaping the future of doctorates

    UniWinD e. V. presents a position paper on doctorates at German institutions of higher education
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Fürstengraben 1
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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena