Community

We embrace diversity

View of community life at Ernst-Abbe-Platz

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

One city, one university: connected by short distances

  • University City Jena

    Jena is a city where the university is never far away. And university life doesn’t end on campus. From the lecture theatre to the café. From the library to Paradiespark: one city, one university – connected by short distances since 500 years ago.

    Students walk through the Botanical Garden in Jena, on top is a transparent colour gradient from yellow to blue with white, dotted circles that overlap.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Community news

  1. Graduation Ceremony 2026 - register now!

    The annual graduation ceremony will take place on December 4th, 2026 (6pm). Deadline for registration is on November 15th, 2026.

    Graduation ceremony 2023
    Image: Nick Wartenberg

  2. The University of Jena welcomes fourteen new trainees

    Once again, the group includes two trainee chemical laboratory technicians who will be learning and working at the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences over the next three and a half years

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    Trainer Regina Floderer with Fynn Blätterlein and Mia Freitag (from left), who began their training as chemical laboratory technicians at the University of Jena in 2026.
    Image: Marco Körner
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  1. OpenFORUM Networking Event 2026

    14 s.t.

    An open dialogue event for experts from the fields of research, local government, business, culture and active civil society

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Interaction and engagement

  • FORUM

    The new communication and community centre of Friedrich Schiller University—right in the heart of Jena

    Detailed view of the bright aluminium elements in the faculty colours on the future east façade
    Image: Dana Strauß (Universität Jena)

  • Have your say

    Together for the future of our university

    Student participation at the University of Jena
    Image: Nicole Nerger

  • Student commitment

    Wether through sport, music or sustainability initiatives – students can actively shape a vibrant and inclusive campus life

    Three students discussing facing each other in a park
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • KomRex

    Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration

    Passanten von oben
    Image: Adobe Stock
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Knowledge for all

  • 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).

    A look into the participatory FORUM on constructive journalism. A participant speaks into the microphone.
    Image: MitmachFORUM/Marvin Rosé

  • Lifelong Learning

    Open educational programmes for everyone

    View of the lectern in a crowded lecture hall
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Podcasts

    Listen more, know more – the FSU podcast series

    Person mit Kopfhörern vor hellem Hintergrund
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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Network and cooperations

  • JenaVersum

    External link

    Together for new ideas, projects and visions. JenaVersum is a science and business network located in Jena.

    Panorama Jena
    Image: André Gräf (jenaparadies)
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Community and campus life

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Contact

Vice-President for University Community and Engagement

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

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Office for Network and Cooperation Management

Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena

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