Diversity Days 2026

Diversity over uniformity

Colorful banner in the sky

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Our diversity makes us unique — our personality, our team, our university

Students and staff from various departments across the university will continue to spotlight the diversity and commonalities of people, life situations, perspectives, knowledge and experiences in a wide range of events during the summer term 2026

Join us!

Podcast on the relevance of gender aspects in research

Podcast "People in Focus"

In each episode, the “Gender in Focus” project features an academic who talks about their research and explains why gender plays a crucial role in it.
Do you have any suggestions for interesting podcast topics, or would you like to be a guest on our podcast yourself? If so, please write to: gib@uni-jena.de

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Winter Term 2026/2027

Date and venue	Overview of Events
27 Okt. 2026 6.00-7.30 pm Location: t.b.a.	Information session for teacher training students (in German): Interim placement? Abroad! Organisation: Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research Further Information de
29 Oct. 2026 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Haus auf der Mauer, Johannisplatz 26	Interdisziplinäre Tagung: "Kultur- und religionssensible Gesundheitsversorgung" Organisation: Jenaer Forschungsverbund für kultur- und religionssensible Gesundheitsversorgung (Prof.in Gröschke, Prof. Bachnik, Prof. Wermke) Further Information and Registration de
05 Nov. 2026 2.00-7.00 pm Haus Zur Rosen, Johannisstraße 13, Auditorium	Workshop series for female doctoral candidates and postdocs: "Networking for female Researchers – Building Competence, Strengthening the Community" Speakers: Annelie Gallon, Eva-Maria Hartwich, Marie Legrand (TOP7 Netzwerk für Female Empowerment) Organisation: Graduate Academy, TOP7 Netzwerk für Female Empowerment Further information and registration
12 Nov. 2026 9.00 am-1.00 pm Digital Format	FECT Workshop for Staff members (in English): Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts Speaker: Dr. Phuong Glaser (Stanford University) Organisation: International Office Further information and registration de
17 Nov. 2026 10.00-12.00 am Accouchierhaus, Jenergasse 8 Seminar Room on the ground floor	Information session (in German): "Gesund und finanziell abgesichert in die Rente - Tipps und Materialien zur guten Vorbereitung - A healthy and financially secure retirement – tips and resources to help you prepare well" Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further Information de
26 Nov. 2026 10.00-12.00 am Accouchierhaus Jenergasse 8, Seminar room, ground floor	Information session (in German): Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena) Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further information and registration de

Date and venue

Overview of Events

27 Okt. 2026
6.00-7.30 pm

Location: t.b.a.

Information session for teacher training students (in German):
Interim placement? Abroad!

Organisation: Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research

Further Information de

29 Oct. 2026
10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Haus auf der Mauer, Johannisplatz 26

Interdisziplinäre Tagung:
"Kultur- und religionssensible Gesundheitsversorgung"

Organisation: Jenaer Forschungsverbund für kultur- und religionssensible Gesundheitsversorgung (Prof.in Gröschke, Prof. Bachnik, Prof. Wermke)

Further Information and Registration de

05 Nov. 2026
2.00-7.00 pm

Haus Zur Rosen,
Johannisstraße 13, Auditorium

Workshop series for female doctoral candidates and postdocs:
"Networking for female Researchers – Building Competence, Strengthening the Community"

Speakers: Annelie Gallon, Eva-Maria Hartwich, Marie Legrand (TOP7 Netzwerk für Female Empowerment)

Organisation: Graduate Academy, TOP7 Netzwerk für Female Empowerment

Further information and registration

12 Nov. 2026
9.00 am-1.00 pm

Digital Format

FECT Workshop for Staff members (in English):
Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts

Speaker: Dr. Phuong Glaser (Stanford University)

Organisation: International Office

Further information and registration de

17 Nov. 2026
10.00-12.00 am

Accouchierhaus, Jenergasse 8
Seminar Room on the ground floor

Information session (in German):
"Gesund und finanziell abgesichert in die Rente - Tipps und Materialien zur guten Vorbereitung - A healthy and financially secure retirement – tips and resources to help you prepare well"

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Further Information de

26 Nov. 2026
10.00-12.00 am

Accouchierhaus
Jenergasse 8,
Seminar room, ground floor

Information session (in German):
Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney

Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena)

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Further information and registration de

Summer Semester 2026 - Lecture Free Period

Date and venue	Overview of Events
Summer school holidays	Ferienfahrplan 2026 - Holiday activities for children in Jena and the surrounding area Further Informationenpdf, 4 mb · de
03-31 June 2026, Tuesdaya and Thursdays, 4-6 pm Haus auf der Mauer, Johannisplatz 26	‘InBetween’ – An international meeting place for students A space for making new friends and spending time together – at InBetween, you can meet other students and find a place to have a coffee or tea, work, socialise and relax. Organisation: International Office Further Information de
22 July 2026 1.00-3.00 pm Digital Format	Newcomer workshop: Financing your studies, scheduling your arrival, Welcome Buddy programme - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English Speakers: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser, Laura Kaden Organisation: International Office Further information and access de
27 Aug. 2026 10.00-12.00 am Accouchierhaus Jenergasse 8, Seminar room, ground floor	Information session (in German): Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena) Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further information and registration de
01-03 Sept. 2026 University of Pavia, Aula Bottigella, Palazzo San Tommaso, Piazza del Lino 2	EC2U VIQE Conference - Sept. 1-3, 2026, University of Pavia "Dealing with Biases in Language and Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives" Organisation: EC2U Local Coordinators Pavia; Kontaktstelle Uni Jena: Internationales Büro Further Information and Registration
08 Sept. 2026 1.30-2.30 pm Digital Format	Online-Kick-Off-Session: Network for queer employees The aim of this first meeting is to jointly explore the interests, expectations, and goals that such a network should pursue. Access: https://uni-jena-de.zoom-x.de/j/68324555664pwd=aIwrCxCFxhPbbxM7owz6pYwtQbFcP7.1 Meeting-ID: 683 2455 5664 Kenncode: 268655
11 Sept. 2026 10-00-12-00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3, SR 308	Workshop for parents and grandparents (in Deutsch): Zwischen Tablet und Tischgespräch: Medien im Familienalltag - Bewusste Mediennutzung und alltagstaugliche Regeln und Rituale entwickeln - Between tablets and family meals: Media in everyday family life – developing mindful media use and practical rules and rituals for everyday life Speaker: Dr. Iren Schulz Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung de
15 Sept. 2026 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Am Planetarium 8, Small meeting room	In-person consultation: Social security whilst studying and looking for a job (in German and English) Speaker: Tina Fleischhauer \| Agentur für Arbeit Organisation: Career Point \| Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Further information de
16 Sept. 2026 1.00-2.30 pm Digital Format	Newcomer Workshop - Planning your arrival, all enrolment steps - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English Speakers: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser, Laura Kaden Organisation: International Office Further Information and access de
23 Sept. 2026 5.00-6:30 pm Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie (IAAC), Humboldtstraße 8, Lecture theatre on the ground floor	Training course on ‘Mental Health’ for teachers and carers (in German): 2 x 3 = 4? – Wenn Lesen, Schreiben, Rechnen zum Problem wird - ein aktueller Überblick über Lese-Rechtschreibstörung und Dyskalkulie - When reading, writing and arithmetic become a problem - An up-to-date overview of dyslexia and dyscalculia Speaker: PD Dr. phil. med. habil. Carolin Ligges (Universitätsklinik Jena) Organisation: Department of Clinical Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence Further Information de
23. Sept. 2026 9.00 - 10.30 am Digital Format	Newcomer workshop: Welcome Days, Study Orientation, meet a Jena student, last questions - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English Speaker: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser Organisation: Internationales Büro Further Information and access de
30 Sept. 2026 10.00-12.00 am Accouchierhaus Jenergasse 8, Seminar room, ground floor	Information session (in German): Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena) Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further information and registration de

Date and venue

Overview of Events

Summer school
holidays

Ferienfahrplan 2026 - Holiday activities for children in Jena and the surrounding area

Further Informationenpdf, 4 mb · de

03-31 June 2026,
Tuesdaya and Thursdays, 4-6 pm

Haus auf der Mauer,
Johannisplatz 26

‘InBetween’ – An international meeting place for students
A space for making new friends and spending time together – at InBetween, you can meet other students and find a place to have a coffee or tea, work, socialise and relax.

Organisation: International Office

Further Information de

22 July 2026
1.00-3.00 pm

Digital Format

Newcomer workshop: Financing your studies, scheduling your arrival, Welcome Buddy programme - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English

Speakers: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser, Laura Kaden

Organisation: International Office

Further information and access de

27 Aug. 2026
10.00-12.00 am

Accouchierhaus
Jenergasse 8,
Seminar room, ground floor

Information session (in German):
Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney

Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena)

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Further information and registration de

01-03 Sept. 2026

University of Pavia, Aula Bottigella, Palazzo San Tommaso, Piazza del Lino 2

EC2U VIQE Conference - Sept. 1-3, 2026, University of Pavia
"Dealing with Biases in Language and Culture: Interdisciplinary
Perspectives"

Organisation: EC2U Local Coordinators Pavia; Kontaktstelle Uni Jena: Internationales Büro

Further Information and Registration

08 Sept. 2026
1.30-2.30 pm

Digital Format

Online-Kick-Off-Session: Network for queer employees

The aim of this first meeting is to jointly explore the interests, expectations, and goals that such a network should pursue.

Access:
https://uni-jena-de.zoom-x.de/j/68324555664pwd=aIwrCxCFxhPbbxM7owz6pYwtQbFcP7.1
Meeting-ID: 683 2455 5664
Kenncode: 268655

11 Sept. 2026
10-00-12-00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3,
SR 308

Workshop for parents and grandparents (in Deutsch):
Zwischen Tablet und Tischgespräch: Medien im Familienalltag - Bewusste Mediennutzung und alltagstaugliche Regeln und Rituale entwickeln - Between tablets and family meals: Media in everyday family life – developing mindful media use and practical rules and rituals for everyday life

Speaker: Dr. Iren Schulz

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung de

15 Sept. 2026
11.00 am - 1.00 pm

Am Planetarium 8, Small meeting room

In-person consultation: Social security whilst studying and looking for a job (in German and English)

Speaker: Tina Fleischhauer | Agentur für Arbeit

Organisation: Career Point | Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Further information de

16 Sept. 2026
1.00-2.30 pm

Digital Format

Newcomer Workshop - Planning your arrival, all enrolment steps - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English

Speakers: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser, Laura Kaden

Organisation: International Office

Further Information and access de

23 Sept. 2026
5.00-6:30 pm

Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie (IAAC),
Humboldtstraße 8,
Lecture theatre on the ground floor

Training course on ‘Mental Health’ for teachers and carers (in German):
2 x 3 = 4? – Wenn Lesen, Schreiben, Rechnen zum Problem wird - ein aktueller Überblick über Lese-Rechtschreibstörung und Dyskalkulie - When reading, writing and arithmetic become a problem - An up-to-date overview of dyslexia and dyscalculia

Speaker: PD Dr. phil. med. habil. Carolin Ligges (Universitätsklinik Jena)

Organisation: Department of Clinical Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence

Further Information de

23. Sept. 2026
9.00 - 10.30 am

Digital Format

Newcomer workshop: Welcome Days, Study Orientation, meet a Jena student, last questions - Preparation for starting your studies in Jena: infos & questions in English

Speaker: Dr. Britta Sahlheiser

Organisation: Internationales Büro

Further Information and access de

30 Sept. 2026
10.00-12.00 am

Accouchierhaus
Jenergasse 8,
Seminar room, ground floor

Information session (in German):
Patientenverfügung & Vorsorgevollmacht - Living Will & Enduring Power of Attorney

Speaker: N.N. (Hospiz Jena)

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Further information and registration de

Summer Semester 2026 - Lecture Period

Date and venue	Overview of Events
until 29 May 2026 -	Application period: UNIKATE 2026 - "Imagination explores new worlds" Painting and craft competition for all "Uni-Kids" Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Learn more
05 May 2026 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 SR 308	Bar-Camp: "Fairness und Gleichstellung in der Universitätsgemeinschaft / Fairness and gender equality within the university community" Moderation: Julia Lange, Beratungsareale Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office
11 May 2026 7.30 pm - 8.00 pm Digital Format	Themed evening for first-generation students (in German): "Mein Studium - Tipps & Austausch: Zeitmanagement und Lernsstrategien / My Studies – Tips & Discussion: Time Management and Study Strategies" Speaker: Arbeiterkind.de Team Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de Further information and registrationExternal link
13 May 2026 9.00 am - 3.00 pm Haus Zur Rosen Johannisstraße 13, Auditorium	Workshop: "Intersectional Data Science Moderation: Dr. Clemens Striebing, Frauenhofer IAO Organisation: BMFTR-Projekt "Gender in Focus" Learn more
13 May 2026 6:15 pm - 8:00pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 3	Panel Discussion "Women in Academia" as part of the evening talks organised by the Honours Programme On the podium will be: Jun.-Prof. Dr. Amrei BahrExternal link (Universität Stuttgart, #IchbinHanna), Jun.-Prof. Dr. Sarah Jäger de (Universität Jena, Theologie) Lisa NiendorfExterner LinkExternal link (Humboldt Universität Berlin, @FrauForschung) Prof. Dr. Isabelle Staude (Universität Jena, Physik) Organisation: Graduate Academy Learn more
19. Mai - 19. Juni 2026 Wagnergasse 25, Pop-Up-FORUM	Ausstellung "Geschlechtliche Vielfalt / Gender diversity" Organisation: University of Jena Green Office Learn more de
19 May 2026 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Campus Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 (Indoors and Outdoors)	Diversity on campus - Diversity at the university Get to know the information, advice and service offers and hands-on activities on diversity in everyday study and work life at the university. What to expect? Information Stands: Advisory services, various university departments, and civil society initiatives will present themselves. Interactive Activities: Test your know-how and skills with a quiz, the university sports events, by trying out alcohol and drug impairment simulation goggles, and taking part in other activities Poster Session "Diversity in Research at FSU Jena" Get to know: "Diversity in Classical Archaeology" Live Music, Lottery etc. Join us! Experience the diversity of the University of Jena, engage with others, and be inspired. Central organisation: Diversity Office
19 May 2026 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3; SR 306	Micro-Lab "Labor der Perspektiven: Diversität als Ressource / Laboratory of Perspectives: Diversity as a Resource" Moderation: Prof. Dr. Daniela Gröschke, University Equal Opportunities Officer Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office
19 May 2026 7.30 pm - 8.00 pm Digital Format	Themed evening for first-generation students (in German): "Möglichkeiten der Studienfinanzierung - Mehr als BAföG und Stipendien / Ways to fund your studies – More than just BAföG and scholarships" Moderation: Arbeiterkind.de Team Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de Further Information and registrationExternal link
20 May 2026 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Online Format	Information sesseion for postdocs: "Als Postdoc im Ausland: Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für den wissenschaftlichen Auslandsaufenthalt" Speaker: Madeleine Holzschuh Organisation: Service Center Research and Transfer Further information and registration (up to 25 participants)
20 May 2026 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Venue: Kino am Markt	Panel: "What kind of society do we want to live in? KomRex meets the director of the film 'No Country for Nobody''" Speaker: Max Ahrens (Director) Moderation: Laura Dellagiacoma, Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex) Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex) Learn more
20-21 May 2026 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Digital Format	Workshop for members of the WKJ network: "You Belong in Academia: Empowering Minority Researchers to Overcome Challenges" Speaker: Dr. Emma Geoffray, growintoyourphd.com Organisation: Verbund Wissenschaftler:innen und Karriere Jena (WKJ) Further information and registrationExternal link
26 May 2026 6.15 pm - 8.00 pm Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3, SR 206	Lecture "Geschlechterdysphorie bei Kindern undJugendlichen: Konzeptionelle und ethische Aspekte" (in German) Speaker: Prof. Florian Zepf, Direktor der Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie Organisation: Ethikzentrum der Universität Jena Further information
27 May 2026 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Fakultätssitzungssaal Wiwi/Rewi, Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3	Lecture and Discussion: "Insights@JSEC: Väter in Elternzeit und Gender Gaps am Arbeitsmarkt" (Fathers on parental leave and gender gaps in the labour market) Speaker: Prof. Dr. Katharina Wrohlich, University of Potsdam and DIW Berlin Organisation: Schumpeter-Zentrum Learn more de
27 May 2026 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Uni-Hauptgebäude Fürstengraben 1, Hörsaal 250	Lecture "Lehre im Fokus der Neuen Rechten – Symbole, Codes und Angriffe erkennen und einordnen" (The New Right’s Focus on Ideology – Recognising and Interpreting Symbols, Codes and Attacks) Speaker: Hannah Merkle, MOBIT e.V. Organisation: Zentrums für Rechtsextremismusforschung,Demokratiebildung (KomRex) Learn more de
27 May 2026 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Digital Format	Informationsabend "Ehrentag Spezial" Infoabend: Engagiert bei ArbeiterKind.de / "Ehrentag Special" Information evening: "Making a difference at ArbeiterKind.de" (in German) Speakers: Team Arbeiterkind.de Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de Further information and registrationExternal link
28 May 2026 6.00pm -8.00pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 2	Lecture and panel discussion "Faires Wohnen für Studierende / Fair housing for students" Moderation: Dr. Franziska Wittau, Thüringer Landeszentrale für politische Bildung Organisation: Fakulty of Law Learn more
29 May 2026 9.00 am -1.00 pm Online Format	Workshop for university staff members: "Dismantling Invisible Barriers: Recognizing Microaggressions and Fostering a Culture of Belonging" Moderation: Claudia Ekwuazi, Lecturer in Intercultural Business Psychology (University of Applied Sciences Hamm-Lippstadt Organisation: International Office Further information and registration(until 27 May)
01 June 2026 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Lecture Hall, Inselplatz 5	"Women in AI / Spotlight on #WomenInELLIS": Lecture "Toward Generative Models that Understand the Visual World" Speaker: Dr. Hila Chefer, Tel Aviv University Organisation: ELLIS Unit Jena Further information
01 June 2026 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 SR 130	Workshop "Anti-Semitism in the university context – current challenges and interventions" Speaker: Project team "Bildungsbaustein Israel", Mideast Freedom Forum Berlin e.V. Organisation: Antisemitism Officer and Office of the Vice President for University Community and Engagment Further information and registration
02 June 2026 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 SR 317	Panel "Gesund Arbeiten - ein Beitrag zur Gleichstellung?! / Healthy working – a step towards equality?! Moderation: Prof. Dr. Astrid Heutelbeck, Deputy University Equal Opportunities Officer Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office
03-12 June 2026 Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3, Foyer	Posterexhibition "Insights into research on diversity issues at the University of Jena" Organisation: Zentrum für Rechtsextremismusforschung, Demokratiebildung und gesellschaftliche Integration (KomRex) \| Büro der Vizepräsidentin für Universitätsgemeinschaft und Engagement
03-12 June 2026, Tuesdaya and Thursdays, 4-6 pm Haus auf der Mauer, Johannisplatz 26	‘InBetween’ – An international meeting place for students A space for making new friends and spending time together – at InBetween, you can meet other students and find a place to have a coffee or tea, work, socialise and relax. Organisation: International Office Further Information de
03 June 2026 9:00 am - 4.00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3, SR 130	Training for students of teaching and students from related disciplines: "Demokratiebildung und Gruppenbezogene Menschenfeindlichkeit in der Schule - Grundlagen und Interventionsmöglichkeiten /Democracy education and group-focused hostility in schools – fundamentals and possible interventions" (in German) Speaker: Emily Ahrens Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex) Further information and registration
03 June 2026 6.00 pm - 7:30 pm Digital Format	Online-Vortrag und Diskussion "Antiziganismus wirksam begegnen / Effectively tackling antiziganism" (in German) Speaker: Barry Paskowski, Bildungsbotschafter:innen gegen Antiziganismus Registration: komrex@uni-jena-de Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex) Learn more de
05 June 2026 9.00am-12.30 pm Digital Format	Online-Workshop for Leaders: "Vielfaltssensible Teamführung - Inclusive Leadership in der Universität" Speakers: Antje Schlemmer, Maria Brückner, Fachstelle Interkulturelle Öffnung, www.fs-ikoe.deExternal link Organisation: Section Staff Development Further information and registrationExternal link(up to 12 participants)
05 June 2026 10.00 am - 00pm SR Accouchierhaus, Jenergasse 8	Seminar: "Demenz verstehen /Understanding dementia" (in German) Speaker: Ulrike Wichler, DRK und Tausend Taten e.V. - Paten für Demenz Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" link to the registration formExternal link(up to 20 participants)
12 June 2026 10.00am - 12.00am Jenergasse 8 SR Accouchier-haus	Seminar "Kommunikation mit Menschen mit Demenz /Communicating with people with dementia " Speaker: Ulrike Wichler, DRK und Tausend Taten e.V. - Paten für Demenz Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further information and link ro registration formExternal link (up to 20 participants)
17 June 2026 1.30 pm-4.00 pm Digital Format	Information session "Studieren mit Familie - Vereinbarkeit von Studium mit Erziehungsaufgaben / Studying with a family – balancing your studies with parenting responsibilities" Speaker: N.N. Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie" Further Information de
16 June 2026 7.00pm - 8.00pm Digital Format	Themed evening for first-generation students (in German) Panel discussion: "First Generation Students in Zeiten von multiplen Krisen - zwischen Erschöpfung und Aufstiegswillen / First-generation students in times of multiple crises – between exhaustion and the drive to succeed" Organisation: Team Arbeiterkind.de Further Information and registrationExternal link
17 June 2026 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 7	Book launch: "Jede Stimme zählt: Von Demokraten unterschätzt, von Populisten umworben - migrantische Deutsche als politische Kraft / Every vote counts: Underestimated by the Democrats, courted by populists – Germans with a migrant background as a political force" (in German) Speaker: Dr. Özgür Özvatan Organisation: Zentrum für Rechtsextremismusforschung, Demokratiebildung und gesellschaftliche Integration (KomRex) Further information de
23 June 2026 7.30 pm - 8.00 pm Digital Format	Themed evening for first-generation students (in German): "Lost im Studium / Lost in university" Speakers: Arbeiterkind.de Team Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de Further Information and registrationExternal link
24 June 2026 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 1	Lesung und Gespräch "Gerechtigkeitsarbeit" mit Bernhard Schlink (in German) Reading and discussion "Advocacy work" with Bernhard Schlink Speakers: Prof. em. Bernhard Schlink, Prof. Walter Pauly Organisation: Communications and Marketing Further information and registrationExternal link
25 June 2026 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Bachstraße 18k SR 102	Workshop for university lecturers: "Kulturelle Vielfalt in der Hochschullehre konstruktiv nutzen/ Making constructive use of cultural diversity in higher education" Speaker: Lisa Schäuble, Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics (LehreLernen) Organisation: Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics (LehreLernen) Further information and link ro registration formExternal link
28 June 2026 5.00 pm - 6.15 pm Universitäts-hauptgebäude, großer Innenhof	For families - Open Air Children's Courtyard Opera Don Pasquale - or: How I Saved Love – Arlecchino’s Greatest Coup"" Musik: Academic Orchestra Association, conducted by Sebastian Krahnert Organisation: The University's Music Department Further information de
30 June 2026 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 SR 385	Workshop "Labor der Konflikte - Diversität als Chance / Laboratory of Conflicts – Diversity as an Opportunity" Speaker: JProf. Dilek Tepeli & Moderation Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office
07 July 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Carl-Zeiss Strasse 3, Hörsaal 4	Vortrag: Vorstellung des Berichts der Alterssicherungskommission Reference: Prof. Dr. Silke Übelmesser ( U Jena, Commissioner) Organisation: Schumpeter-Zentrum Further Informationen de
08. Juli 2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Digital Format	For First-Generation (PhD-)Students: Virtuelles Berufseinstiegscafé (Virtual Career Start-up Café; in German) References: Team Arbeiterkind.de Organisation: Team Arbeiterkind.de Further InformationExternal link and sccess linkExternal link
13 July 2026 from 6 pm Digital Format	For First-Generation PhD-Students: Arbeiterkind.de: Offenes Treffen der Promotionsgruppe (Open meeting of the PhD group; in German) References: Netzwerk Promotionsgruppe Organistion: Team Arbeiterkind.de Firther InformationExternal link und access linkExternal link

Date and venue

Overview of Events

until 29 May 2026 -

Application period: UNIKATE 2026 - "Imagination explores new worlds"
Painting and craft competition for all "Uni-Kids"

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Learn more

05 May 2026
4.15 pm - 5.45 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3
SR 308

Bar-Camp: "Fairness und Gleichstellung in der Universitätsgemeinschaft / Fairness and gender equality within the university community"

Moderation: Julia Lange, Beratungsareale

Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office

11 May 2026
7.30 pm - 8.00 pm

Digital Format

Themed evening for first-generation students (in German):
"Mein Studium - Tipps & Austausch: Zeitmanagement und Lernsstrategien / My Studies – Tips & Discussion: Time Management and Study Strategies"

Speaker: Arbeiterkind.de Team

Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de

Further information and registrationExternal link

13 May 2026
9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Haus Zur Rosen
Johannisstraße 13,
Auditorium

Workshop: "Intersectional Data Science

Moderation: Dr. Clemens Striebing, Frauenhofer IAO

Organisation: BMFTR-Projekt "Gender in Focus"

Learn more

13 May 2026
6:15 pm - 8:00pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 3

Panel Discussion "Women in Academia"
as part of the evening talks organised by the Honours Programme

On the podium will be:
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Amrei BahrExternal link (Universität Stuttgart, #IchbinHanna),
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Sarah Jäger de (Universität Jena, Theologie)
Lisa NiendorfExterner LinkExternal link (Humboldt Universität Berlin, @FrauForschung)
Prof. Dr. Isabelle Staude (Universität Jena, Physik)

Organisation: Graduate Academy

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19. Mai - 19. Juni 2026

Wagnergasse 25,
Pop-Up-FORUM

Ausstellung "Geschlechtliche Vielfalt / Gender diversity"

Organisation: University of Jena Green Office

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19 May 2026
11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Campus Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3
(Indoors and Outdoors)

Diversity on campus - Diversity at the university

Get to know the information, advice and service offers and hands-on activities on
diversity in everyday study and work life at the university.

What to expect?

Information Stands: Advisory services, various university departments, and civil society initiatives will present themselves.
Interactive Activities: Test your know-how and skills with a quiz, the university sports events, by trying out alcohol and drug impairment simulation goggles, and taking part in other activities
Poster Session "Diversity in Research at FSU Jena"
Get to know: "Diversity in Classical Archaeology"
Live Music, Lottery etc.

Join us! Experience the diversity of the University of Jena, engage with others, and be inspired.

Central organisation: Diversity Office

19 May 2026
4.15 pm - 5.45 pm

Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3; SR 306

Micro-Lab "Labor der Perspektiven: Diversität als Ressource / Laboratory of Perspectives: Diversity as a Resource"

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Daniela Gröschke, University Equal Opportunities Officer

Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office

19 May 2026
7.30 pm - 8.00 pm

Digital Format

Themed evening for first-generation students (in German):
"Möglichkeiten der Studienfinanzierung - Mehr als BAföG und Stipendien / Ways to fund your studies – More than just BAföG and scholarships"

Moderation: Arbeiterkind.de Team

Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de

Further Information and registrationExternal link

20 May 2026
4.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Online Format

Information sesseion for postdocs:
"Als Postdoc im Ausland: Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für den wissenschaftlichen Auslandsaufenthalt"

Speaker: Madeleine Holzschuh

Organisation: Service Center Research and Transfer

Further information and registration (up to 25 participants)

20 May 2026
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm

Venue: Kino am Markt

Panel: "What kind of society do we want to live in? KomRex meets the director of the film 'No Country for Nobody''"

Speaker: Max Ahrens (Director)
Moderation: Laura Dellagiacoma, Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex)

Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex)

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20-21 May 2026
9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Digital Format

Workshop for members of the WKJ network: "You Belong in Academia: Empowering Minority Researchers to Overcome Challenges"

Speaker: Dr. Emma Geoffray, growintoyourphd.com

Organisation: Verbund Wissenschaftler:innen und Karriere Jena (WKJ)

Further information and registrationExternal link

26 May 2026
6.15 pm - 8.00 pm

Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3, SR 206

Lecture "Geschlechterdysphorie bei Kindern undJugendlichen: Konzeptionelle und ethische Aspekte" (in German)

Speaker: Prof. Florian Zepf, Direktor der Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie

Organisation: Ethikzentrum der Universität Jena

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27 May 2026
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Fakultätssitzungssaal Wiwi/Rewi,
Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3

Lecture and Discussion: "Insights@JSEC: Väter in Elternzeit und Gender Gaps am Arbeitsmarkt"
(Fathers on parental leave and gender gaps in the labour market)

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Katharina Wrohlich, University of Potsdam and DIW Berlin

Organisation: Schumpeter-Zentrum

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27 May 2026
6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Uni-Hauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1,
Hörsaal 250

Lecture "Lehre im Fokus der Neuen Rechten – Symbole, Codes und Angriffe erkennen und einordnen"
(The New Right’s Focus on Ideology – Recognising and Interpreting Symbols, Codes and Attacks)

Speaker: Hannah Merkle, MOBIT e.V.

Organisation: Zentrums für Rechtsextremismusforschung,Demokratiebildung (KomRex)

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27 May 2026
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm

Digital Format

Informationsabend "Ehrentag Spezial" Infoabend: Engagiert bei ArbeiterKind.de / "Ehrentag Special" Information evening: "Making a difference at ArbeiterKind.de" (in German)

Speakers: Team Arbeiterkind.de

Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de

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28 May 2026
6.00pm -8.00pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 2

Lecture and panel discussion "Faires Wohnen für Studierende / Fair housing for students"

Moderation: Dr. Franziska Wittau, Thüringer Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

Organisation: Fakulty of Law

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29 May 2026
9.00 am -1.00 pm

Online Format

Workshop for university staff members:
"Dismantling Invisible Barriers: Recognizing Microaggressions and Fostering a Culture of Belonging"

Moderation: Claudia Ekwuazi, Lecturer in Intercultural Business Psychology (University of Applied Sciences Hamm-Lippstadt

Organisation: International Office

Further information and registration(until 27 May)

01 June 2026
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Lecture Hall, Inselplatz 5

"Women in AI / Spotlight on #WomenInELLIS":
Lecture "Toward Generative Models that Understand the Visual World"

Speaker: Dr. Hila Chefer, Tel Aviv University

Organisation: ELLIS Unit Jena

Further information

01 June 2026
4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 SR 130

Workshop "Anti-Semitism in the university context – current challenges and interventions"

Speaker: Project team "Bildungsbaustein Israel", Mideast Freedom Forum Berlin e.V.

Organisation: Antisemitism Officer and Office of the Vice President for University Community and Engagment

Further information and registration

02 June 2026
4.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3
SR 317

Panel "Gesund Arbeiten - ein Beitrag zur Gleichstellung?! / Healthy working – a step towards equality?!

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Astrid Heutelbeck, Deputy University Equal Opportunities Officer

Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office

03-12 June 2026

Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3, Foyer

Posterexhibition "Insights into research on diversity issues at the University of Jena"

Organisation: Zentrum für Rechtsextremismusforschung, Demokratiebildung und gesellschaftliche Integration (KomRex) | Büro der Vizepräsidentin für Universitätsgemeinschaft und Engagement

03-12 June 2026,
Tuesdaya and Thursdays, 4-6 pm

Haus auf der Mauer,
Johannisplatz 26

Organisation: International Office

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03 June 2026
9:00 am - 4.00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3, SR 130

Training for students of teaching and students from related disciplines:
"Demokratiebildung und Gruppenbezogene Menschenfeindlichkeit in der Schule - Grundlagen und Interventionsmöglichkeiten /Democracy education and group-focused hostility in schools – fundamentals and possible interventions" (in German)

Speaker: Emily Ahrens

Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex)

Further information and registration

03 June 2026
6.00 pm - 7:30 pm

Digital Format

Online-Vortrag und Diskussion "Antiziganismus wirksam begegnen / Effectively tackling antiziganism" (in German)

Speaker: Barry Paskowski, Bildungsbotschafter:innen gegen Antiziganismus

Registration: komrex@uni-jena-de

Organisation: Centre for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Democracy Education and Societal Integration (KomRex)

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05 June 2026
9.00am-12.30 pm

Digital Format

Online-Workshop for Leaders: "Vielfaltssensible Teamführung - Inclusive Leadership in der Universität"

Speakers: Antje Schlemmer, Maria Brückner, Fachstelle Interkulturelle Öffnung, www.fs-ikoe.deExternal link

Organisation: Section Staff Development

Further information and registrationExternal link(up to 12 participants)

05 June 2026
10.00 am - 00pm

SR Accouchierhaus,
Jenergasse 8

Seminar: "Demenz verstehen /Understanding dementia" (in German)

Speaker: Ulrike Wichler, DRK und Tausend Taten e.V. - Paten für Demenz

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

link to the registration formExternal link(up to 20 participants)

12 June 2026
10.00am - 12.00am

Jenergasse 8
SR Accouchier-haus

Seminar "Kommunikation mit Menschen mit Demenz /Communicating with people with dementia "

Speaker: Ulrike Wichler, DRK und Tausend Taten e.V. - Paten für Demenz

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

Further information and link ro registration formExternal link (up to 20 participants)

17 June 2026
1.30 pm-4.00 pm

Digital Format

Information session "Studieren mit Familie - Vereinbarkeit von Studium mit Erziehungsaufgaben / Studying with a family – balancing your studies with parenting responsibilities"

Speaker: N.N.

Organisation: Family Office "JUniFamilie"

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16 June 2026
7.00pm - 8.00pm

Digital Format

Themed evening for first-generation students (in German)
Panel discussion: "First Generation Students in Zeiten von multiplen Krisen - zwischen Erschöpfung und Aufstiegswillen / First-generation students in times of multiple crises – between exhaustion and the drive to succeed"

Organisation: Team Arbeiterkind.de

Further Information and registrationExternal link

17 June 2026
6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3 Hörsaal 7

Book launch: "Jede Stimme zählt: Von Demokraten unterschätzt, von Populisten umworben - migrantische Deutsche als politische Kraft / Every vote counts: Underestimated by the Democrats, courted by populists – Germans with a migrant background as a political force" (in German)

Speaker: Dr. Özgür Özvatan

Organisation: Zentrum für Rechtsextremismusforschung, Demokratiebildung und gesellschaftliche Integration (KomRex)

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23 June 2026
7.30 pm - 8.00 pm

Digital Format

Themed evening for first-generation students (in German):
"Lost im Studium / Lost in university"

Speakers: Arbeiterkind.de Team

Organisation: Arbeiterkind.de

Further Information and registrationExternal link

24 June 2026
6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3
Hörsaal 1

Lesung und Gespräch "Gerechtigkeitsarbeit" mit Bernhard Schlink (in German)
Reading and discussion "Advocacy work" with Bernhard Schlink

Speakers: Prof. em. Bernhard Schlink, Prof. Walter Pauly

Organisation: Communications and Marketing

Further information and registrationExternal link

25 June 2026
9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Bachstraße 18k
SR 102

Workshop for university lecturers: "Kulturelle Vielfalt in der Hochschullehre konstruktiv nutzen/ Making constructive use of cultural diversity in higher education"

Speaker: Lisa Schäuble, Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics (LehreLernen)

Organisation: Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics (LehreLernen)

Further information and link ro registration formExternal link

28 June 2026
5.00 pm - 6.15 pm

Universitäts-hauptgebäude, großer Innenhof

For families - Open Air Children's Courtyard Opera
Don Pasquale - or: How I Saved Love – Arlecchino’s Greatest Coup""

Musik: Academic Orchestra Association, conducted by Sebastian Krahnert

Organisation: The University's Music Department

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30 June 2026
4.15 pm - 5.45 pm

Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3
SR 385

Workshop "Labor der Konflikte - Diversität als Chance / Laboratory of Conflicts – Diversity as an Opportunity"

Speaker: JProf. Dilek Tepeli & Moderation

Organisation: Equal Opportunities Office

07 July 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Carl-Zeiss Strasse 3, Hörsaal 4

Vortrag: Vorstellung des Berichts der Alterssicherungskommission

Reference: Prof. Dr. Silke Übelmesser ( U Jena, Commissioner)

Organisation: Schumpeter-Zentrum

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08. Juli 2026
6:30 pm -8:30 pm

Digital Format

For First-Generation (PhD-)Students:
Virtuelles Berufseinstiegscafé (Virtual Career Start-up Café; in German)

References: Team Arbeiterkind.de

Organisation: Team Arbeiterkind.de

Further InformationExternal link and sccess linkExternal link

13 July 2026
from 6 pm

Digital Format

For First-Generation PhD-Students:
Arbeiterkind.de: Offenes Treffen der Promotionsgruppe (Open meeting of the PhD group; in German)

References: Netzwerk Promotionsgruppe

Organistion: Team Arbeiterkind.de

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Invitation to Diversity Days 2026 at Thuringian universities from May 18 to June 12

We would also like to cordially invite you to the Diversity Days 2026 at Thuringian universities from May 18 to June 12! The events on the topics of diversity and anti-discrimination at universities will take place partly digitally and partly in person at Thuringian universities and this year's motto is “Democracy needs diversity, diversity needs democracy”.

The events will highlight difficult and denied access to higher education and science, present support and advice services and provide space for discussion on how Thuringian universities can be designed as shared places of learning, research and work for everyone.

All events with further information (including registration and access) can be found at: www.diversitaet-in-thueringen.de/diversity-tageExternal link.

Please feel free to forward this message to other interested parties. We look forward to your participation and an exciting series of events.

Diversity Days 2026

Our diversity makes us unique — our personality, our team, our university

Students and staff from various departments across the university will continue to spotlight the diversity and commonalities of people, life situations, perspectives, knowledge and experiences in a wide range of events during the summer term 2026

Join us!

Podcast on the relevance of gender aspects in research

Podcast "People in Focus"

Winter Term 2026/2027

Summer Semester 2026 - Lecture Free Period

Summer Semester 2026 - Lecture Period

Invitation to Diversity Days 2026 at Thuringian universities from May 18 to June 12