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. Embracing the future with confidence

    Schiller Day 2026: The University of Jena celebrates its early career researchers

    • Light
    • Life
    • Liberty
    A view of the packed auditorium at the University of Jena during the Schiller Day celebrations on 26 June 2026.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
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  2. Volunteerism Day Thuringia

    9:00 ·
    • Cultural event

    Thuringia celebrates Volunteerism – celebrate with us!

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration

  4. Organic Battery Days 2026

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    • Conference

    Organic Battery Days 2026, the only international conference in the emerging field of Organic Batteries.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration

  5. TechConnect Jena 2026

    13:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Discover New Perspectives, Shape the Future – in Exchange with Industry Professionals

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
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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)

  • 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)

  • Have your say

    Together for the future of our university

    Student participation at the University of Jena
    Image: Nicole Nerger

  • Pop-Up FORUM

    Discover the diversity of the new FORUM

    View of the Pop-Up FORUM
    Collage: Elijah Ofosu/Cora Grüssel
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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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