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)
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

    • 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
  2. 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
    • Light
    • Life
    • Liberty
    University and city of Jena consolidate cooperation in the OpenFORUM

    President Prof. Dr Andreas Marx and Lord Mayor Dr Thomas Nitzsche sign cooperation agreement
    Prof. Dr Andreas Marx (right) and Dr Thomas Nitzsche with the signed cooperation agreement.
    Image: Marvin Rosé (Universität Jena)
All short news

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. A light in the night
    15 s.t.

    Christmas concert of the Collegium Vocale

    • presence
    • public
  2. Intercultural get-together: Christmas crafting
    16:30 ·
    • Cultural event

    by students for students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. The Political Transformation of Hong Kong: From Liberal to Illiberal Authoritarianism
    11:15 ·
    • Lecture series

    Lecture Series: China Competence

    • presence
    • online
    • public
  4. 3. Nachhall im WiSe 25/26
    13:45 ·
    • Seminar/workshop

    Zu Gast beim dritten Nachhall im WiSe 25/26 ist Marvin Rosé, Community Management der Universität.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. 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
  6. Between labour shortages and right-wing populism: Experiences of international students in Thuringia
    18:00 ·
    • Lecture

    Presentation and Panel discussion

    • presence
    • public
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

Unit for Network and Cooperation Management

Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena