A bee flies over a meadow with dandelions in Griesbach's garden, the JenTower can be seen in the background.

Sustainability

Find all information about sustainable development at the University of Jena

A bee flies over a meadow with dandelions in Griesbach's garden, the JenTower can be seen in the background.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university significantly shapes the character of the city of Jena. The university recognizes the resulting social responsibility and aims to fulfill it by engaging in the sustainable development of the city and region. The Declaration of Principles on Sustainability adopted by the Senate sets goals for the various university areas and serves as the basis for the development of the sustainability strategy for the University of Jena.

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#climatechallengede
The nationwide workshop format is coming to the University of Jena in winter semester 2024/25! Both students and employees who want to try out and reflect on climate protection measures in everyday life can take part.

News

30 October 2024 University remains part of the Thuringian sustainability network
The certificate of participation in the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement was presented on 17 October

Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
29 October 2024 From footprint to handprint
Nationwide workshop format #climatechallenge takes place at the University of Jena in the winter semester - students and staff are welcome - register now!

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2 October 2024
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Biodiversity Research Consolidated in Central Germany
The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) enters a new phase with new funding, a new COO, and a new research group.
Image: Stefan Bernhardt / iDiv

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Who's involved?

Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
Green Office Central coordination unit for sustainability at the university
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Student organizations Here you can find student initiatives to participate
Image: Max Schulze
Senate Working Group on Sustainability Committee for the development of projects and strategies

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Central activities and offers

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

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"de As part of a certificate programme, students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines can continue their education in the field of sustainability.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

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"de 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
Illustration: Julian Ukena

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.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

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.