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Study orientation and studies

Promoting equal opportunities
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News and upcoming events

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Familie
"Young City Jena"
Anyone visiting Jena will inevitably notice one thing: the city is young and full of ideas. In addition to the more than 20,000 students, who represent around 20 percent of all residents, it is above all young families who shape the cityscape and the vibrant atmosphere. And that is no coincidence.
Information

REALISE (Recognize mental health issuse early in Jena)

Studying is a sensitive phase for your mental health, because 75% of all mental illnesses occur before the age of 25. The REALISE project wants to help you keep an eye on your individual mental health during the semester, give you important information on the topic and scientifically investigate the mental stress of students at the University of Jena during the semester. The study is being conducted by Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie der Uni Jena.

HereExternal link you can register for the study and participate in the first online survey - (only available in german).

If you see possibilities to cooperate with one of your university seminars and us, please contact the SGM-team at any time: SGM@uni-jena.de 

Gender equality

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Study orientation without gender stereotypes
Explore your potential beyond gender stereotypes
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Equal opportunities for students
Equal treatment of students
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Gender and sexual diversity
Information for LGBTIQ* people

Diversity

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Studying as a parent
Balancing study and family life
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Studying internationally and interculturally
Promoting mobility and open-mindedness
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Managing health, disability & chronic illness as a student
Achieving a balance
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First-generation students
Venturing on to new paths
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Studying without Abitur (Baccalaureate)
Admission opportunities for people with vocational qualifications
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Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Lifelong learning
Orientation, studies, and continuing education for all ages
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Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Students with special gifts & talents
Special opportunities for special interests
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Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Studying under special circumstances
Special solutions for exceptional circumstances