View from above: People on the Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus

Social engagement

How the University of Jena connects with schools and citizens
View from above: People on the Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Not only in times of "fake news" and "alternative facts" does the University of Jena feel obliged to inform, to consolidate scientific understanding in society and to intervene in current discourses with professional competence. Researchers provide a basis for social discussions through scientific facts. Current research flows into the classroom through a variety of offers at schools. They also provide insights into everyday research as do citizen science projects that directly involve citizens in scientific work.

  • University & School

    In order to convey basic knowledge vividly and make current research tangible, young guests can try their hand in school laboratories and immerse themselves in research environments in various event formats. Jena experts regularly offer further training events and materials for teachers to incorporate current content into lessons.

    Pupils in a laboratory
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Citizen Science

    Involving citizens directly in scientific projects puts data collection on a broad basis, provides new perspectives on research content – and communicates science in a practical way. That's why Jena researchers initiate or participate in citizen science projects.

    Measuring station in the Hainich
    Image: Robert Lehmann

  • Initiatives

    Members of the University of Jena get involved and launch initiatives to initiate social discourse and give it scientific impetus. In this way, they actively want to strengthen an open society and answer questions about the future.

    Magnifying glass enlarges text from the Grundgesetz
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

University & School

Citizen Science

Initiatives