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Study orientation without gender stereotypes

Explore your potential beyond gender stereotypes
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Traditional gender stereotypes suggest that certain professions are particularly suitable and socially attractive for women and men. Such steretoypes may have a subtle impact on young people's study choices and can limit their capacities to develop their personal interests and talents freely. However, talents are not bound to gender, and women and men are increasingly proving themeselves in professions that do not correspond to gender stereotypes. The University of Jena offers prospective students taster programmes that allow them to freely explore their personal abilities and potential beyond predefined gender role clichés in protected spaces of experience and learning. In our safe spaces and learning environments, you can explore, experiment, and meet like-minded people.

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    Campus Thüringen Tour 2023

    The tour is for female students from grade 10 to 13.
    It will take place from 08 - 13 October 2023 (in German).
    Together, STEM research labs at all Thuringian universities with STEM degree programs will be visited, experiments conducted, etc.

Where can I find more information and get advice?

Equal Opportunities Office

Room 1.01, 1.02
Zwätzengasse 3
07743 Jena

Opening hours:
Montag und Dienstag 10-18 Uhr
Donnerstag 10-15 Uhr