Sustainability

Information on sustainable development at Friedrich Schiller University, Jena

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With almost 18,000 students and more than 8,600 staff, the University plays a key role in shaping the character of the city of Jena. The University recognizes the social responsibility that this entails and aims to fulfil it by taking the lead in the sustainable development of the city and the region. The Policy Statement on Sustainability, adopted by the Senate, sets out objectives for the university’s various action fields and serves as the basis for the sustainability strategy.

Current actions

Sustainability week 15.-19. June 2026

Sustainability Week organised by the University of Jena’s Green Office, featuring activities for students and staff on the theme of sustainability

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Key services

Defect reporter

Central coordination unit for sustainability at the university

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Sustainability certificate and lecture series

Here you can find student initiatives to participate

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Sustainability Newsletter

Committee for the development of projects and strategies

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Sustainability strategy

On 19 December 2023, the Executive Board of the University of Jena adopted the sustainability strategy. More than 130 university members were involved in its creation.

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Certificate programme "Sustainability"
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As part of a certificate programme, students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines can continue their education in the field of sustainability.

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Sustainability briefing

The Senate Sustainability Working Group produces a monthly sustainability briefing for university members. The briefing provides information on relevant developments at universities in the area of sustainability.

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„Thüringen Lehrt und Lernt Nachhaltig ThüLeNa"
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The aim of the cross-university project is to anchor sustainability as a central element in engineering degree programmes. Contact person at the University of Jena: Maria Fronz

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Sustainable Campus Guide

The Sustainable Campus Guide is a guide for students with practical tips for a sustainable everyday life at the University of Jena and beyond.

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Climate protection concept

Since January 2023, an integrated climate protection concept has been drawn up to bring together and organise the university's climate protection ambitions in a targeted manner.

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