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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. Thuringia's Minister of Social Affairs Katharina Schenk (from right to left) presents the award to project manager Dr Maria Witt-Wallert, Dr Betty Hebecker, Anja Geisler and Yvonne Hupfer.
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    • Awards and Personnel
    Thuringian Animal Welfare Award

    Researchers from the University of Jena and the Jena University Hospital (JUH) have been honoured in the »Alternatives to animal testing« category.
  2. Junior Professor Dr. Diana Feick.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Life
    • Research
    How can teaching be successful in the digital age?

    New in Jena: Dr Diana Feick is Junior Professor of German as a Foreign and Second Language with a focus on empirical teaching research.
  3. Home screen of the UniStartJena app
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    • Studies and Teaching
    Digital support at the start of your studies

    University of Jena helps first-year students take their first steps with a study start app
  4. The new JENAiNNOVATION transfer centre will commence operations at the beginning of October.
    Image: Immo Feine/Uni Jena
    • Light
    • Life
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Jena unites forces for research transfer and innovation

    Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung funds new transfer centre JENAiNNOVATION with three million euros: Joint initiative of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, University Hospital Jena, and University of Applied Sciences Jena
  5. Kick-off meeting of the ELLIS Unit Jena in 2023.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • International Affairs
    • Research
    University of Jena joins renowned network of excellence

    The network of excellence »ELSA - European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI« has welcomed fifteen new research institutions and universities, including the University of Jena
  6. State Secretary for Science Thomas Wünsch (Saxony-Anhalt), Minister President Mario Voigt (Thuringia) and Minister President Michael Kretschmer (Saxony) sign a letter of intent to fund iDiv beyond 2030. In the background are Martin Quaas, Scientific Director, and Anne Wesemann, Administrative Director of iDiv.
    Image: Stefan Bernhardt (iDiv)
    • Life
    • Research
    • Event
    New chapter in biodiversity research in Central Germany

    Three states commit to funding iDiv beyond 2030
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Upcoming Events

  1. Colourful squares representing the faculties fly around a coffee cup with a smiling smiley face.
    Collage: Sabine Müller
    WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
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    • Informational event

    Informations about study start for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Fest auf der Mauer
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    Fest auf der Mauer
    15:00 ·
    • Cultural event

    at the International Centre

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. Colourful squares representing the faculties fly around a coffee cup with a smiling smiley face.
    Collage: Sabine Müller
    WelcomeCafé - Q&A's
    15:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Informations about study start for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Schiller's Garden House
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    Guided tour of Schiller's garden house
    14 s.t. ·
    • Informational event

    Discover Friedrich Schiller's famous garden house! An exciting tour with interesting information awaits you. The tour is offered in German and English.

    • presence
    • public
  5. Colourful squares representing the faculties fly around a coffee cup with a smiling smiley face.
    Collage: Sabine Müller
    WelcomeCafé - Q&A's
    15:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Informations about study start for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. Mikrofon in einem Hörsaal
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    Jena Economics Research Seminar
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    • Lecture

    JERS

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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