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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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Latest News

  1. University President Prof. Dr Andreas Marx (right) and Vice-President Prof. Dr Karina Weichold (left) at the matriculation ceremony
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Event
    • Studies and Teaching
    Living diversity, shaping community

    Ceremonial Matriculation at the University of Jena: 3,800 students begin their studies
  2. Jena-based microbiologist Dr Kathrin Fröhlich and her team have discovered a previously unknown survival mechanism in bacteria.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • Research
    The emergency switch: How bacteria react to hunger at lightning speed

    Researchers at the Cluster of Excellence “Balance of the Microverse” at the University of Jena have discovered a previously unknown survival mechanism in bacteria.
  3. Evolutionary biologist Prof. Dr Andreas Hejnol looks at panther worms (Hofstenia miamia) in a petri dish.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Research
    The beginning of the end

    Biologist at the University of Jena discovers the evolutionary origin of the anus
  4. This is a portrait of Darragh Donnellan, the recipient of this year's DAAD Prize for international students at the University of Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Awards and Personnel
    • International Affairs
    • Studies and Teaching
    »I stand for interculturalism and integration«

    Darragh Donnellan has won this year's DAAD Prize for international students at the University of Jena.
  5. An LLM agent independently conducts experiments on a nuclear force microscope when prompted.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Research
    The autonomous microscope

    International research team including Friedrich Schiller University Jena demonstrates first microscopy experiment performed by complete AI
  6. This model of the Roman Temple of Minerva was created by Carl Joseph May.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
    • Event
    Ancient temples in miniature

    Exhibition »ArchitekTOUREN« presents historical models of ancient buildings from the Lindenau Museum Altenburg at three locations in the city centre of Jena
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Upcoming Events

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    Jena Economics Research Seminar
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    JERS

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  2. International Students sitting in a lecture hall
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    German Course For International Students
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    Every Monday and Wednesday

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  3. Bild eines textes, der gerade mit einem rotem Maker korregiert wird
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    Basic Version Control with Git: A Beginner's Workshop
    9:00

    Learn how to manage versions of your text files, as well as those you share with others.

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  4. International students work on a whiteboard
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    Career Canvas
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    Workshop for international students

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  5. Illustration zum Thema Künstliche Intelligenz und menschliches Denken
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    Minds, Machines, and Meaning
    13:30 ·
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    How does inference connect thinking, artificial intelligence, and creativity?

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    • online
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  6. View of the exhibition.
    Illustration: AI-generated
    Vernissage: When Machines Learn for Nature: AI Research on Climate and Biodiversity
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    ELLIS Unit Jena exhibition and Vernissage

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