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Research
The laborious path of a fungal toxin
New insights into the release of Candidalysin promise progress in the treatment of Candida albicans infections
The fungus Candida albicans (blue colouring) invades a human epithelial cell and produces the toxin Candidalysin (yellow colouring).
Image: Selene Mogavero / Leibniz-HKI
Event(s) · International Affairs
Imperial rule in Eastern Europe
The German Association for East European Studies and the Imre Kertész Kolleg Jena meet on March 21 and 22 at the University of Jena
Aspects of imperial rule and colonial experience, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will be discussed by participants at the conference at the University of Jena.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Research
Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported
Jena research team shows how the reduced activity of an enzyme can contribute to extending lifespan
Dr Holger Bierhoff from the University of Jena is one of the authors of the study.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Event(s) · Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
Thuringian universities: Think tanks, driving forces and partners of the regional economy
On 13 March 2024, the Parliamentary Evening of the Thuringian State Presidents' Conference (TLPK) took place in the Thuringian State Parliament.
TLPK Chairman and President of TU Ilmenau Prof Dr Kai-Uwe-Sattler (from left), EAH President Prof Dr Steffen Teichert and Prof Juan M.V. Garcia, Vice President of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT.
Image: Matthias Frank Schmidt
Event(s)
University Association Halle-Jena-Leipzig presents its work at the Leipzig Book Fair
Joint exhibition stand and forum with a varied programme
The University of Jena will be presenting its work at the Leipzig Book Fair from 21 to 24 March 2024.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
· Light
Research
Satellites for quantum communications
International research team develops new encryption methods for secure communication over long distances
Tobias Vogl investigates single photon sources in 2D materials in an experimental setup.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
· Light
Research
And then there was light—in computer chips
University of Jena and TU Braunschweig collaborating on gallium nitride-based photonic devices
Doctoral candidate Karla Jahaira Paz Corrales experiments with material samples at an ion accelerator.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel
University of Jena is a "University with Strong Gender Equality"
Friedrich Schiller University receives award once again
Equality between women and men – that is the aim of the University of Jena.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel · Research · Studies and Teaching
“It’s great to be back”
Birgit Weber is New Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Prof. Dr Birgit Weber at the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
· Life
Awards and Personnel
Honour for Jena microbiologist
Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel elected as a new Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
· Life
Research
Fibre against pounds
Resistant starch supports weight loss
Gianni Panagiotou with a graphic showing the composition of the patient's microbiome in the study.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
Germany has become more attractive as a research location, but…
Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation chaired by Prof. Dr Uwe Cantner presents annual report
EFI Chairman Uwe Cantner (4.f.l.) presents the report to Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (4.f.r.).
Image: David Ausserhofer