View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz

Community

Shaping the future together
View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

We embrace diversity and community

  • Prof Dr Bärbel Kracke in dialogue with the community on Diversity Day 2025
    Image: Ekaterina Maruk
    Mission Statement

    With ten faculties, more than 40 collections, open educational programmes, initiatives promoting sustainability, as well as music, 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!

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 news

  1. Thousands of new students start at the University of Jena

    Over 16,000 students, including around 3,500 first-semester students, are starting the winter semester 2025/26—internationality remains constant
    A view of the campus at Ernst-Abbe-Platz during the University of Jena's study orientation days.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
  2. Join the Campusradio Jena!

    Do you want to gain journalistic experience during your studies or simply work behind the scenes at a radio station? Then Campusradio Jena is the right place for you!
    Logo des Campusradios mit Maskottchen Erna
    Graphic: Campusradio Jena
    • Light
    Jena looks back on an exciting week of science

    Tens of thousands of visitors attend the Highlights of Physics and the MINT Festival in Jena
    Exhibition at the science festival "Highlights of Physics" in the shopping centre "Goethe Galerie" in Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
All short news

Community events

  1. Networking meeting "Student clinics in Jena"
    15 s.t.

    Open workshop format for students and committed individuals

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
  2. When Machines Learn for Nature: AI Research on Climate and Biodiversity
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    ELLIS Unit Jena exhibition

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. Networking meeting "Student clinics in Jena"
    15 s.t. ·
    • Seminar/workshop

    Open workshop format for students and committed individuals

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
  4. Chinese-Language Online Discourses between Nationalism and Dissent
    18:15

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • online
    • public
  5. Chinese-Language Online Discourses between Nationalism and Dissent
    18:15 ·
    • Lecture

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • online
    • public
  6. Exhibition "Gemeinsam gegen Sexismus" | "Together against sexism"
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    • Informational event

    Exhibition opening with reading on 24 November 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
All events

Knowledge for all

  • Two students talking on UHG-campus
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    OpenFORUM Jena – New Public Health 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