Executive Board

of the Friedrich Schiller University

Flags with the slogan "Light, Life, Liberty" at the main building of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

The Executive Board administrates the university. It consists of the President of the University and the Head of Administration and Finance, the Vice-President for Learning and Teaching, the Vice-President for Research and Innovation as well as the Vice-President for University Community and Engagement.

The President chairs the Executive Board and sets the guidelines for the Executive Board. The Vice-Presidents perform the tasks in their areas of responsibility on their own authority. The Head of Administration and Finance is in charge of the budget and directs the administration. The Chief Communications Officer (CCO), as permanent guest, combines strategic steering with strategic science communication.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

President Prof. Dr Andreas Marx
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Vice-President for Learning and Teaching Prof. Dr Karina Weichold
Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)

Vice-President for Research and Innovation Prof. Dr Thomas Pertsch
Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)

Vice-President for University Community and Engagement Prof. Dr Bärbel Kracke
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Head of Administration and Finance Dr Thoralf Held
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Chief Communications Officer (CCO) Katja Barbara Bär

Executive Board

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