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    FAIR4Chem Award 2026

    The FAIR4Chem Award honours researchers in chemistry who publish their research data.
    Flyer FAIR4Chem Award 2026
    Graphic: NFDI4Chem
  2. Capturing carbon dioxide using an electrochemical process

    Carl Zeiss Foundation supports interdisciplinary project on CO₂ capture and storage at the University of Jena with 1.8 million euros
    Dr Tilmann Joachim Neubert in a laboratory at the Institute of Technical and Environmental Chemistry.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
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    How species-rich is your garden?

    A research team at the University of Jena has developed a self-test to help you assess and improve the ecological quality of private gardens.
    Planting beds featuring standing deadwood and wooden paths.
    Image: NABU/Volker Gehrmann
  4. The right regulations in the realm of plants

    Dr Marc Appelhans is the new Professor of Integrative Taxonomy of Plants and Director of the Botanic Garden
    Prof. Dr Marc Appelhans is the new director of the Botanical Garden.
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
  5. Courage and hope for cancer sufferers

    Professor of Integrative Oncology Jutta Hübner honoured with the Federal Cross of Merit
    Oncologist Prof. Dr Jutta Hübner (right) was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit by the thuringian Minister President Mario Voigt.
    Image: Andreas Hochhaus/UKJ
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    InfectoGnostics enters third funding phase

    Eight million euros for seven new projects
    The InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena is entering its third funding phase; Executive Board Spokesman Professor Jürgen Popp is looking forward to seven new projects.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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    InfectoGnostics Begins Third Funding Phase

    Eight million euros for seven new projects
    The InfectoGnostics Research Campus begins its third funding phase; speaker of the executive board Prof. Dr. Jürgen Popp looks forward to seven new projects.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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    In search of the microbial origin of life

    Volkswagen Foundation funds microbiological pioneering project at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
    Microbiologist Prof. Dr. Christian Jogler receives funding from the Volkswagen Foundation for a pioneering project.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    Using AI to search for new active compounds

    Prof. Dr Sebastian Böcker receives “ERC Advanced Grant” for developing an artificial intelligence method to discover bioactive molecules
    Bioinformatician Prof. Dr Sebastian Böcker receives ERC Advanced Grant funding.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    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.
    Block plantations like these may look efficient, but research shows that more diverse and randomised tree arrangements boost forest productivity and ecosystem health.
    Image: iDiv
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    People perceive biodiversity

    A recent study shows that both visual and acoustic stimuli influence our perception of biodiversity.
    Image example from the study: In the study, the participants assessed photographs and sound recordings from forests with different levels of biodiversity.
    Image: iDiv
  12. 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.
    Prof Dr Janine Kirstein is Professor of the Biochemistry of Ageing at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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