Herzlich Willkommen

First steps with the URZ

New to university - this introduction will get you off to a flying start
Herzlich Willkommen
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Getting started can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. To help you get started with the university's "digital" tender, we have summarised important information here.

Study and work with the URZ

  • Uni-Account - Your access to IT services

    Uni-Account
    Would you like to use the IT services of the University Computer Centre? Your personal Uni-Account makes it possible.

    You will need an identification number and a PIN to register your Uni-Account. Students will receive information on this with their enrolment documents. Employees should contact the IT Service Centre.

  • Team communication and collaboration

    Team collaboration
    Communicate quickly and easily in a team? Exchanging knowledge, sharing files or working together on documents? No problem - we offer digital tools:

    Uni Cloud - online storage and more
    Working on documents together and discussing results via chat or video conference - collabCloud offers numerous options for efficient collaboration.

  • Digital learning and teaching

    Digital learning and teaching
    Mastering everyday university life digitally? Our learning platform Moodle and Zoom meetings will support you.

    E-learning - Moodle online learning platform
    You can work together, exchange materials for course|classes, share tasks and upload results on our online learning platform Moodle.

    Online teaching with Zoom meetings
    You would like to organise courses (offered) digitally - at the University of Jena digital lectures, seminars or office hours|consultations are offered via Zoom.

  • Friedolin - Online study administration

    Friedolin
    Would you like to view the current schedule of classes, register for course|classes and examinations or view grades? Friedolin is the University of Jena's central online student administration centre for almost all student matters.

  • Save digital data

    Store digital data
    Would you like to store your data securely at the URZ and be able to access it from home? Do you want your data to be stored securely here at the URZ? Different services are used for different data and purposes:

    Individual storage space
    For personal data that should not be shared with others, we provide you with individual storage space.

    Storage space for research groups|working groups|study groups|task force
    To share access to data with other people at the University of Jena, you can apply for storage space for research groups|working groups|study group|task forces.

    Uni Cloud - online storage and more
    Do you need to synchronise data between different devices (laptops, smartphones, etc.)? Or do you want to exchange data with people at the University of Jena and external parties - the Uni Cloud offers the greatest possible flexibility when it comes to storage.

    Data storage
    Do you have large amounts of research data that are no longer regularly accessed? Do you want to store it in accordance with DFG rules and regulations? - Apply for storage space for longer-term storage.

Mobile and safe at university

  • WLAN - eduroam

    WLAN - eduroam
    Would you like to use the university WLAN on your laptop or smartphone to access the internet and university services? There is a suitable app for installing and setting the settings at https://geteduroam.appExternal link.

  • Uni-Mail

    E-mails
    Would you like to receive and send e-mails from the university via the Internet browser, Outlook, Thunderbird and the like? You can find information here:

  • VPN

    Virtual Private Network (VPN)
    Are you wondering why you need a VPN? A lot of data, information and services can only be accessed in the university's protected network. If you want to access them while travelling, you need a secure connection via VPN access.

  • Virus protection and security measures

    IT systems, but also users, are exposed to the increasing risk of attacks. We all encounter threats in the form of operating errors, viruses and malware or phishing.

    The best possible protection against attacks is only possible if everyone helps!

    Protection against viruses and other measures to keep your working environment secure
    Protect your computer against viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware and other potentially unwanted applications. The University Computer Centre provides the Sophos Antivirus security software from Sophos for affiliates of the University.

    Procedure for IT security incidents
    If an IT security incident occurs, this can have a considerable impact on the university's IT operations. In order to be able to react quickly as a University Computer Centre, we have created a guide to help you in the event of an IT security incident.

Software for studying, teaching and research

Do you still have questions?

Contact points for questions, help and support: