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Research
Using light to control innovative materials
DFG funds new research training group on light-driven processes at the University of Jena with over 5 million euros
Filling of a spectro-electrochemical cell.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Event
Find out about the top German university with more than 15,000 students
University of Jena organises study information days live on 25 May and online from 21-29 May
Students on the university campus.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel
The guard posts of the immune system
Prof Dr Diana Dudziak researches the role of dendritic cells in the immune response
Prof. Diana Dudziak is the new Director of the Institute of Immunology.
Image: Michael Szabó/UKJ
· Light
Research
Caution, hot surface!
Researchers are demystifying the mechanisms by which high-intensity laser pulses produce plasma on the surface of solids.
Dr Yasmina Azamoum is preparing an experiment at the laser amplifier of the POLARIS laser system.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel
Andreas Tünnermann honoured with the Federal Cross of Merit
Jena physicist honoured for scientific and social commitment
Prof. Andreas Tünnermann (l.) with the Federal Cross of Merit next to Minister President Bodo Ramelow.
Image: Jacob Schröter/TSK
· Light
Research
Molecular dynamics in real time
A novel spectroscopic method allows ultrafast processes within molecules to be observed
Artistic illustration portraying the ring-opening dynamics of the furan molecule.
Image: ICFO / EllaMaru Studio
Research · Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
A sympathetic ear for caring relatives
New "Open Ear" project offers help for caring relatives
Psychologist Sophie Geßner from the "Open Ear" project offers advice by phone.
Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
· Life
Research
Taking root on land
An international research team is examining the molecular mechanisms that enabled plants to colonize the surface of the Earth
Dr Lydia Gramzow presents Charophysceae (Chara foetida) in a glass jar.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Studies and Teaching
Best conditions for students at the University of Jena
Top positions for Friedrich Schiller University in the new CHE university ranking
Students next to the letters Jena on the Abbe Campus.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Research
One in three cardiovascular deaths is due to an unbalanced diet
Study by the "nutriCARD" Competence Cluster on the connection of malnutrition and cardiovascular disease
Wholegrain products and legumes.
Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
Research
What is the role of alternative media?
Communication scientists analyse alternative online media in cooperation with the TU Ilmenau
A look at the website of the German weekly newspaper "Junge Freiheit".
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation · Research
A strong personality helps with saying no
Life skills training for addiction prevention at the University of Jena starts next phase of nationwide implementation
Pupils in grade 6 from Holzland-Gymnasium in Neustadt/O.
Image: Karina Weichold/Universität Jena