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Information portal ‘fair.miteinander’

Gender equality, diversity and anti-discrimination at the university

Photograph of people of different ages, cultures, and origins standing in a circle looking down at the camera

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Logo of the Federal and State Government Programme for Women Professors 2023 - University with Strong Gender Equality

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A university thrives on intellectual diversity and thus on the diversity of its students, employees, guests, subjects, and areas. For a university and its members, the constructive interaction of diverse perspectives, knowledges, competences, and experiences is an invaluable enrichment as it inspires and releases innovation potential.

Appreciating and promoting individual and socio-cultural diversity, gender equality while avoiding and eliminating all forms of discrimination are guiding principles at the University of Jena.

We aim to ensure that people who are interested in studying or working with us are given full access on the basis of their talent and that all university members and affiliates are given equal opportunities to participate and develop their full potential within the possibilities and regulations of the university. We take into account legally protected characteristics as well as personal circumstances that may be difficult to reconcile with university life and promote a culture of appreciation and fairness in everyday study and work.

Diversity creates uniqueness — our personality, our team, our university.

News and events

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Events on gender equality issues
Current information of the Equal Opportunities Office
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Events on diversity-oriented issues
Current information of the Diversity Office
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Events on issues related to the compatibility of family and universityde
Current information of the Family Office
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Routes into higher education for refugees
Friedrich Schiller University Jena supports refugees in gaining a foothold in Germany and offers them new prospects.

Our International Office offers advice on different routes into higher education for refugees with a university entrance qualification (i.e. auditor programme). We advise all prospective students on their individual possibilities. Please get in touch with us as soon as you have arrived in Jena/Thuringia safe and sound.
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Women in academiade
Curiosity, a passion for research, and the desire to inspire their students are the decisive factors for most female university professors who decide to pursue a career in academia—despite the many uncertainties associated with it.

In the portrait series 'Women in Academia', female professors share their experiences, and some very useful tips for junior colleagues.