Office for Digital Transformation

Digital transformation

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  • How to contact us

    Do you have any questions or need assistance? On this page, you will find the staff of the Office for Digital Transformation as well as direct access to the Service Desk.

    Team and Service Desk

News from the Digital Transformation Office

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Upcoming events from the Digital Transformation Office

  3. Digital Lunch Talk: Teaching, Learning and Assessment with AI, rather than in spite of AI

    12:15 ·
    • Lecture and exchange

    The Digital Lunch Talk presents three practical examples from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration illustrating the use of generative AI in teaching, learning and examination, and invites participants to discuss ways in which it can be used effectively in a teaching context.

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All events

Our areas of work

Strategy & Governance

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Icon for strategy and governance with stylised hexagon and geometric guiding symbol

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The Office for Digital Transformation continuously shapes and supports the development of strategies for the digital transformation of the University of Jena, working in collaboration with bodies|committees and stakeholder groups. It is also responsible for implementing the relevant statutory framework, such as the AI Ordinance, the Online Access Act and the EU Ordinance on the Single Digital Gateway. A transparent and measurable implementation is ensured through an OKR-based approach (Objectives & Key Results).

  • CIO-Gremium

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    The Office for Digital Transformation is represented on the University of Jena’s CIO Board, which is responsible for the strategic development of digitalisation and IT.

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    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • Artificial intelligence

    Artificial intelligence plays a key role in research, teaching and student studies at the University of Jena. Through its strategic approach, the university is shaping the responsible use of AI across all subject areas|fields.

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    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Innovations & Projects

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Light bulb as an icon for innovation and projects

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The Office for Digital Transformation is driving forward the digital transformation of processes in administration, teaching and research at the University of Jena. This includes creating innovative and user-centred services, implementing digitalisation projects through planning and execution, and deriving added value from data and AI.

  • SAP

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    Introduction of digital self-service options (e.g. regarding remote working, maternity leave and parental leave) and electronic resource planning

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  • Document Management System (DMS)

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    Digital files using the d.velop document management system (e.g. student files, contract management, archive for electronic examinations)

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  • Digital Learning Kit

    External link

    The Digital Learning Kit is a resource designed to support students with little prior academic experience in using digital tools for their studies

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  • Digital Learning Kit

    The Digital Learning Kit is a resource designed to support students with little prior experience of higher education in their studies using digital tools

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Change & Communication

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Icon of an arrow in the form of a speech bubble as a symbol for change, exchange and communication.

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The Office for Digital Transformation supports the digital transformation at the University of Jena through targeted change and communication management. Key to this are ensuring clear guidance, providing effective support and fostering transparent collaboration with all affiliates and institutions of the university. The Office supports the introduction of digital processes through training courses|training sessions and designs targeted measures to promote the development of digital skills. A key component of this is the systematic collection and consideration of feedback from users.

  • Marketplace

    External link

    You can find almost all academic support services relating to digital research, teaching and studying on the Marketplace. In future, you will also find a guide there to help you navigate the academic support administration.

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  • eTeach Network Thuringia

    The eTeach Network Thuringia is an association of state-funded institutions of higher education in Thuringia dedicated to the collaborative development of digitally enhanced higher education.

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