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    Yet another result?!

    Study on the reproducibility of behavioural experiments with insects now published
    A common grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) - this species is often used as a model organism in evolutionary biology.
    Image: Holger Schielzeth/Universität 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.
    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)
    • 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
    Professor Dr Mario Fabri is the new Professor of Dermatology.
    Image: Heiko Hellmann/UKJ
    • Research
    Frequent sex is a factor for high relationship satisfaction

    Psychologist at the University of Jena investigates the media phenomenon of "happy sexless couples"
    A young couple sitting on a bench.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    • Awards and Personnel
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    Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel appointed to the Leopoldina

    Microbiologist Prof Dr Kirsten Küsel has been admitted to the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina—National Academy of Sciences.
    Professor of Aquatic Geomicrobiology at the University of Jena: Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel.
    Image: Svea Pietschmann
    • Research
    The University of Jena offers excellent research environment

    European Commission honours Friedrich Schiller University with the "HR Excellence in Research Award"
    By endeavouring to provide the best working conditions for researchers at all career levels, the University of Jena is positioning itself as an attractive employer.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Studying before the fall of the Berlin Wall

    The exhibition "Movement and Standstill. The last year of study in the GDR" will be shown in the main building of Friedrich Schiller University Jena from 14 April to 20 May
    View of a panel of the new special exhibition.
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
    • Life
    • Research
    ‚Internet of nature‘ helps researchers explore the web of life

    A new study highlights information exchange between species as essential for understanding ecosystem stability in an era of global change
    Communication in the wild: Hyenas observe the behaviour of a circling vulture to infer the possible presence of a nearby carcass.
    Image: Maximilian/AdobeStock
    • Liberty
    • Research
    How do societies develop common images?

    Research Training Group for the study of social imagining starts at the University of Jena
    The spokesperson of the Imaginamics Research Training Group Prof. Dr Johannes Grave (2nd from left) and the coordinator Dr Claudia Schroth (centre) with the new scholarship holders.
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
    • Research
    Conductivity is the calling card of the pacemaker channels

    Physiologists at Jena University Hospital discover unexpected specificity of ion channels important for the heart and brain
    Physiologist Professor Klaus Benndorf and his team discovered unexpected specificities of the pacemaker ion channels that are important for the heart and brain.
    Image: Michael Szabó/UKJ
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    University of Jena is a founding member of the "Startup Campus Alliance"

    Universities in Saxony and Thuringia want to further strengthen start-up culture in Central Germany
    A virtual 3D model of a bust of Friedrich Schiller. The university spin-off EnShape, which has now been offering unique 3D sensors for over ten years, began with projects like this.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Germanic hair for blonde wigs

    Exhibition in the Collection of Classical Antiquities shows fashion and accessories from Roman times from 9 April
    Dennis Graen setting up the new exhibition.
    Image: Eva Winter
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