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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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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. Social psychologist Prof. Dr Thomas Kessler from the University of Jena
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    Signal against antisemitism

    University of Jena appoints Prof. Dr Thomas Kessler as Antisemitism Officer
  2. Ein Copiapit aus Friedrichroda in Thüringen ist eines der Exponate in der aktuellen Sonderausstellung.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
    • Event
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    The impressive collection of a private scholar

    The special exhibition "What a treasure—the mineralogical collection of Dr h. c. Moritz Rudolf Ferber" opens on 11 June
  3. Prof. Dr Andreas Marx, President of the University of Jena (r.), and Igor Kästel, Regional Manager of AOK PLUS, at the signing of the cooperation agreement for a comprehensive health management.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
    A strong alliance for health

    University of Jena and AOK PLUS sign new cooperation agreement for comprehensive health management
  4. The Ukrainian flag with a dove of peace flies in front of the University of Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
    • Liberty
    • International Affairs
    Supporting universities in need

    Friedrich Schiller University Jena once again hosts admission tests for Ukrainian students
  5. Flag with the profile lines ‘Light. Life. Liberty.’ in front of the main building of the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Light
    • Life
    • Liberty
    • Research
    Jena receives two Clusters of Excellence

    Friedrich Schiller University has been successful in the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments with its "Balance of the Microverse" and "Imaginamics" Clusters. It therefore fulfils the requirements for an application to become a University of Excellence.
  6. 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 (orange) along the hyphae of the pathogenic fungus 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 (blue).
    Image: Liubov Nikitashina (Leibniz-HKI) und Sandor Nietzsche (EMZ-UKJ)
    • Life
    • Research
    When fungi take your breath

    A study from the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse" reveals: Infection with Aspergillus fumigatus not only changes the lungs—the intestines and metabolism also play a surprising role.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Dragon boat
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    The New Economic Geography of Rural China: The Phenomenon of Taobao Villages
    18:15 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • presence
    • online
    • public
  2. A finger on a computer mouse and a background of bright colours on a screen to symbolise diversity.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    ReDICo Online-Conference
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    • Tagung/Konferenz

    „Digital Pasts & Futures: Internet Histories, Digital Interculturality & Reimagining Digitality“

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  3. Ringvorlesung Imaginar (en) la literatura latinoamericana
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    Teke Uneka: No entiendo lo que dice
    18:15 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Sylvia Iparraguirre

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Schillerbüste
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    Schillertag (Schiller day)
    10:00

    Festive event and graduation ceremony, church service and summer fest

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  5. Ringvorlesung Imaginar (en) la literatura latinoamericana
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    Imaginario poético y experiencia histórica en la poesía latinoamericana
    18:15 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Jorge Monteleone (HYBRIDVERANSTALTUNG)

    • presence
    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. Dragon boat
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    Who 'owns' classical music? Chinese musicians on the stages of the world
    18:15 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • online
    • public
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena