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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative.

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen«External link initiative.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Latest News

  1. Male Eastern black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) of the black-throated phenotype, Greece.
    Image: Reto Burri
    • Life
    • Research
    Gene transfer across species boundaries

    International research group reports in "Science" on gene transfer in related bird species
  2. Prof Susan Trumbore (back), Dr Valérie Schwab (front) and Beatrix Heinze (left) taking groundwater samples at the Hainich Critical Zone Exploratory.
    Image: Falko Gutmann
    • Life
    • Excellence
    • Research
    How microbes curb methane emissions from groundwater

    A team from the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and the University of Jena has shown in a recent study that microorganisms deplete more than half of the methane contained in groundwater before it can escape.
  3. A view of the campus at Ernst-Abbe-Platz during the University of Jena's study orientation days.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • International Affairs
    • Studies and Teaching
    Thousands of new students start at the University of Jena

    Over 16,000 students, including around 3,500 first-semester students, are starting the winter semester 2025/26—internationality remains constant
  4. A flag bearing the motto »Light.Life.Liberty.« can be seen in front of the main building of the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Research
    • International Affairs
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    University of Jena improves in international university rankings

    The current THE Rankings confirm the strong development in innovative strength
  5. Thuringia's Minister of Social Affairs Katharina Schenk (from right to left) presents the award to project manager Dr Maria Witt-Wallert, Dr Betty Hebecker, Anja Geisler and Yvonne Hupfer.
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    • Awards and Personnel
    Thuringian Animal Welfare Award

    Researchers from the University of Jena and the Jena University Hospital (JUH) have been honoured in the »Alternatives to animal testing« category.
  6. Junior Professor Dr. Diana Feick.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Life
    • Research
    How can teaching be successful in the digital age?

    New in Jena: Dr Diana Feick is Junior Professor of German as a Foreign and Second Language with a focus on empirical teaching research.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Mikrofon in einem Hörsaal
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Jena Economics Research Seminar
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    • Lecture

    JERS

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. International Students sitting in a lecture hall
    Image: Christoph Worsch; Una (stock.adobe.com), K. Ulbricht
    German Course For International Students
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    • Seminar/workshop

    Every Monday and Wednesday

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
  3. students in front of the university's main building
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    Missed the orientation days? Study start workshop for latecomers
    10 s.t. ·
    • Seminar/workshop

    Did you arrive recently and were unable to take part in the regular orientation days? Our workshop is for students who are starting their first semester late and still need some orientation.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Logo Café International Jena
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    Café International
    20 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    Intercultural event organised by Studierendenwerk Thüringen (every Wednesday during the lecture period)

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. Roll-up banner Gender in Focus
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    Symposium "Aus dem Konzept gebracht"
    9 s.t. ·
    • Seminar/workshop

    Von Forschenden für Forschende: Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven auf die Konzepte von Geschlecht und Gender

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
  6. Laptoptastatur mit Hand die gerade schreibt
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    Research Data Management – Make your data count!
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    • Lecture

    A course on the introduction to research data management.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
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