Artificial intelligence

Use of AI at the University of Jena

Ein Roboter am Lehrstuhl für Digitale Bildverarbeitung an der Fakultät für Mathematik und Informatik der Universität hält ein Buch in der künstlichen Hand (Foto vom 16.07.2019). Mit seinen zwei Kameraaugen scheint er das Sachbuch "Deep Learning" von Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio und Aaron Courville zu lesen.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

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The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has an impact on many areas at the University of Jena: from its use in classes and the use of text-generating tools by students to its research and application in science.

There are numerous research projects at the University of Jena that deal with the development and application of AI. These include, for example, projects in the area of image processing, robotics and data analysis. The results of this research work not only help to expand our understanding of AI, but also have the potential to actively meet the social challenges of our time.

On this page, we provide a brief overview of the activities and tenders of the University of Jena in the field of artificial intelligence.

Latest news on AI applications at the University of Jena

Artificial intelligence evaluates chemical spectra in minutes

Researchers from the University of Jena, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and Zakodium develop AI system for chemical structure analysis
16 June 2026
- Research
Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
What happens in the brain during mental exercise?

Go experiment at the University of Jena from 18 to 23 April will be broadcast on the Internet—including live commentary on the game and brain activity
15 April 2026
- Event
- Research
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
Forest type shapes bird communities throughout the year

A study by the University of Jena, the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Northwest German Forest Research Institute highlights the potential of AI-supported bird monitoring
17 March 2026
- Life
- Research
Image: Stefan Bernhardt

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AI projects and research groups at the University of Jena

ELLIS Unit Jena

An AI Research Center funded by the BMBF to tackle global environmental problems.

Image: Anna Schroll
THInKI - Thuringian university initiative for AI in higher education

As a joint project of the Ilmenau University of Technology and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, THInKI represents an important building block in the development of Thuringia's AI expertise.

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Working group artificial intelligence"
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Artificial Intelligence working group of Prof. Dr Ing. Clemens Beckstein at the Institute of Computer Science

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Working group for the open design of digital administrative architectures
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The working group is a collaboration between FSU Jena, DLR Jena, Bielefeld University and Jena City Council. As part of two scientific projects funded by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, possibilities for simplifying and accelerating the digitalisation of access to digital administrative services are being investigated.

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All about AI at the University of Jena

AI workshops in the Qualifications Portal
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The university's Qualifications Portal offers various courses in the area of AI.
Qualification
ThurAI (Thuringian Artificial Intelligence)
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This is a joint project of TU Ilmenau, FSU Jena and IMMS GmbH. The aim is to initiate specific pilot projects on the application and transfer of AI methods in practice.
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Thuringian Centre for Learning Systems and Robotics (TZLR)
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The Thuringia-wide contact and interface for all aspects of AI and robotics. In addition to its function as a contact point, the TZLR also offers advisory services(s)|consultations, seminars and workshops.
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Working with generative AI tools at the University of Jena
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This guide is intended to provide all university members with guidance on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence
Qualification
genAI Licence
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The Office for Digital Transformation provides self-study courses on the use of generative AI in higher education. It offers an introduction to the topic and prepares for a safe and responsible use of generative AI.
Qualification

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Artificial intelligence

Latest news on AI applications at the University of Jena

Artificial intelligence evaluates chemical spectra in minutes

What happens in the brain during mental exercise?

Forest type shapes bird communities throughout the year

AI projects and research groups at the University of Jena

ELLIS Unit Jena

THInKI - Thuringian university initiative for AI in higher education

Working group artificial intelligence"

Working group for the open design of digital administrative architectures

All about AI at the University of Jena

AI workshops in the Qualifications Portal

ThurAI (Thuringian Artificial Intelligence)

Thuringian Centre for Learning Systems and Robotics (TZLR)

Working with generative AI tools at the University of Jena

genAI Licence