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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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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 its profile »Light. Life. Liberty.«, which provides 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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  3. What next for international law?

    New at the university: Isabelle Ley has taken up a post as Professor of Public Law, International Law and European Law for teaching purposes

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    Professor Isabelle Ley teaches public law, international law and European law at the University of Jena.
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  6. New insights into the world’s oldest town map

    Conference and exhibition: At University of Jena, the centenary of the Hilprecht Collection of Near Eastern Antiquities is the focus of academic attention

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