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  1. Jena receives two Clusters of Excellence

    Friedrich Schiller University has been successful in the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments with its "Balance of the Microverse" and "Imaginamics" Clusters. It therefore fulfils the requirements for an application to become a University of Excellence.
    Flag with the profile lines ‘Light. Life. Liberty.’ in front of the main building of the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
  2. International standards for the analysis of oxidised fatty acids

    An international research team developed comprehensive guidelines for the standardised quantification of oxidised fatty acids using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
    Dr. Markus Werner and Dr. Robert K. Hofstetter (right) in the laboratory.
    Image: Oliver Werz
  3. 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)
  4. An earthquake in the living cell

    The Carl Zeiss Foundation is funding a project with 750,000 euros in the "CZS Wildcard" programme
    Prof Dr Volker Deckert in his laboratory at the Institute of Physical Chemistry at the University of Jena. He is leading the ambitious project together with colleagues from the University of Ulm and the ITB in Bingen.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
  5. Living alone doesn't have to mean being lonely

    University psychologists examine the benefits and risks of living alone in midlife
    Walking alone. Around 20 per cent of adult Germans are living alone.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
  6. Even low levels of artificial light disrupt ecosystems

    Light pollution at night is disturbing above- and belowground ecosystems with implications for ecosystem stability and human well-being
    Modern societies rely heavily on artificial light at night, but this convenience comes at a cost not only to people's health but also to ecosystems.
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
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