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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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The 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. Dr Kathrin Fröhlich heads the RNA Biology of Bacteria junior research group.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    Renowned award for RNA researcher

    Dr Kathrin Fröhlich will be awarded the 2025 Research Award of the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
  2. Microscopic image of the vascular system of a broad bean leaf.
    Image: Alexandra Furch (Universität Jena)
    • Life
    • Research
    How localized bacterial infestation puts the whole plant on alert

    A research team from the University of Jena shows how chemical and electrical signals are orchestrated in plants to trigger an immune response.
  3. Olga Schmitz (right) and Paul Mehlhorn sampling the sediment of a lagoon in Richards Bay (South Africa).
    Image: Peter Frenzel (Universität Jena)
    • Research
    Ostracods provide information on the ecological status of waters

    International research team presents water monitoring method using small aquatic organisms as bioindicators
  4. Jena University Hospital is ranked 23rd among the best hospitals in Germany.
    Image: Anna Schroll/UKJ
    Jena University Hospital is one of the TOP25 clinical departments in Germany

    Global hospital ranking "World's Best Hospitals 2025" confirms the high quality of the only university hospital in Thuringia
  5. Dr Theresia Palenta, Canan Gallitschke and Johannes Kretzschmar prepare an experiment.
    Image: ACP/Helgert
    • Light
    • Studies and Teaching
    Closing the STEM gap

    The Abbe Centre of Photonics is launching the project "Hands on! The STEM Makerspace", funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
  6. Bernhard Vogel was awarded honorary citizenship by the University of Jena on 10 July 2013.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Patron and honorary citizen passes away

    Friedrich Schiller University mourns the loss of Bernhard Vogel
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Upcoming Events

  1. Bild vom zentrum Jena mit stilisiertem Netzwerk überlagert
    Picture: Volker Schwartze
    Datenwerkstatt Jena 2025
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    • Seminar/Workshop

    Datathon for students from all faculties with challenges from Jena

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
  2. Jena Alliance Talent Fair 2025
    Graphic: Maria Langhammer
    Jena Alliance Talent Fair 2025
    9:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Interested in doing a PhD in Life Sciences, Optics/Photonics or Medicine? Gain valuable insights into the Jena Alliance Graduate Schools!

    • online
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  3. Ornamentierte, runde Lampe im Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
    Guided tour at the Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    16:30 ·
    • Guide

    Thursday, 3th April 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (max. 12 persons)​

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
  4. dragon boat
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    ChinaKooP consultation hour in the house »Zur Rosen«
    14:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Questions about co-operations with China? We will be happy to advise you.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. Persohnen haten Sprechblasen über ihre Köpfe
    Image: Qualifizierungsakademie
    Research Data Management Plans – more than a formality!
    9:00 ·
    • Seminar/Workshop

    Dieser Workshop beschäftigt sich mit Forschungsdaten Managmentplänen und dehren Bedeutung in der Forschung.

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  6. Title Header Tenure-Track-Tagung 2025 with Logo
    Collage: Anne Dünger, Foto: Juliane Henska
    Tenure Track Tagung 2025
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    • Tagung/Konferenz

    National Conference "Das Tenure-Track-Prinzip: Karrierwege und Kulturwandel im deutschen Wissenschaftssystem." Berlin, 15. to 16. May 2025

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena