View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz

Community

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View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Video: University of Jena

 

With ten faculties, open educational programmes, initiatives promoting sustainability, as well as music, collections, sports, and strong networks, the University of Jena serves as a vibrant forum for idea, dialogue, and cooperation at the heart of society. Together, we're creating new solutions for tomorrow. Welcome to our community!

Prof. Dr Bärbel Kracke Vice-President for University Community and Engagement

 

Community news

  1. Michael Kaschke is new president of Friends and Benefactors of the University of Jena

    The general assembly elected the alumnus of the University and honorary citizen of the city unanimously
    Prof. Dr Dr h. c. Michael Kaschke.
    Image: David Ausserhofer
  2. Lifelong Learning with EC2U!

    Discover the courses offered across the EC2U universities for the upcoming semester!
    Wooden Blocks Spelling 'LEARN' with Educational Icons
    Image: Adobe Stock
  3. Our Year 2025—a retrospective

    The annual retrospective and the Christmas speech by University President Prof. Dr Andreas Marx highlight joint achievements in teaching, research, transfer and campus life in 2025.
    Students on campus in the background. In the foreground, the title: Light. Life. Liberty. – Connecting People and Ideas.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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Participation and Exchange

  • Student participation at the University of Jena
    Image: Nicole Nerger
    Your opinion counts

    What makes our university excellent? What do we need to work on together? Your voice counts in the application for excellence! Take part now.

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Community events

  1. International University Cooperation: Opportunities for Collaboration with Taiwan in the Field of Logistics
    11:30 ·
    • Lecture

    Lunch Talk: Research, Teaching and Academic Life in China

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Hackathon "Hack the Heritage"
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    • Seminar/workshop

    Hackathon “Hack the Heritage” February 20 and 21, 2026

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  3. Three Minute Thesis Competition
    19 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    In this competition doctoral candidates present their research in three minutes

    • presence
    • public
  4. Quantum Ideas Factory 2026
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    • Seminar/workshop

    The Quantum Ideas Factory 2026 – a scientific hackathon in Jena, Germany, where bright minds turn bold ideas into breakthroughs in quantum science and technology.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  5. Start your studies in Jena: Preparation & infos (2) in English
    13:00

    Planning your arrival, getting help, enrol and start studying

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. Open Campus in a student paradise
    9:30 ·
    • Informational event

    The University of Jena welcomes all prospective students with a varied programme on 25 April 2026 in Carl-Zeiß-Straße in Jena.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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Knowledge for all

  • Two students talking on UHG-campus
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    OpenFORUM Jena In collaboration with the City of Jena and local residents, we are developing new ideas for healthy living in the region. Join us at OpenFORUM Jena (MitmachFORUM Jena).
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Network and cooperations

  • Panorama Jena
    Image: André Gräf (jenaparadies)
    JenaVersumExternal link Together for new ideas, projects and visions. JenaVersum is a science and business network located in Jena.
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Community and engagement

  • Three students discussing facing each other in a park
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Student commitment Wether through sport, music or sustainability initiatives – students can actively shape a vibrant and inclusive campus life.
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Contact

Vice-President for University Community and Engagement

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Unit for Network and Cooperation Management

Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena