View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz

Community

We embrace diversity
View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
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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. 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)
    • Light
    • Life
    • Liberty
    We congratulate our graduates!

    The annual graduation ceremony took place end of November
    The graduates of the class of 2025.
    Image: Elaf Riyhad
  3. New issue of the Wiwi-Cast - just listen!

    The Wiwi-Cast is a podcast by students and employees for students and prospective students of the Faculty of Economics and Business Adminstration.
    mixing console next to the Wiwi Cast logo
    Image: Florian Rappen
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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. OpenFORUM: »Just pointing out grievances - or providing constructive solutions? The role of journalism in times of crisis«
    16:30

    Public House of Commons debate on participation and constructive journalism

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Bright Glass, Bright Future: Optical Materials driving Innovation
    18 s.t. ·
    • Lecture

    Inaugural lecture by Prof Dr Andréa Simone Stucchi de Camargo, Otto Institute of Materials Research

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. Between labour shortages and right-wing populism: Experiences of international students in Thuringia. Recommendations & support for future job seekers!
    18:00 ·
    • Lecture

    Projects’ Presentation and Discussion

    • presence
    • public
  4. PhD and Postdoc Day 2026
    13 s.t. ·
    • Informational event

    The day to catch up on important subjects and offers for your research at University of Jena

    • presence
    • public
  5. 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
  6. 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
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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

Unit for Network and Cooperation Management

Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena