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Three researchers are discussing in the laboratory, on the work surface there are several petri dishes and glass flasks with green algae.
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a long-standing and research-oriented university offering a broad range of subjects. Its cutting-edge research focuses on three profile areas: Light – Life – Liberty. The University also boasts a dense collaborative network including external research institutions, research-driven companies, and renown cultural institutions. With almost 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the University significantly shapes the character of Jena as a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking city.

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    Our students have spoken The University of Jena is »TOP University« and winner in the category »Most popular University with more than 15,000 sutdents« on the StudyCheck portal.

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  1. Prof. Dr Georg Pohnert welcomed the guests at the ceremony on the occasion of Schiller Day.
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    • Awards and Personnel
    • Event
    Ways to strengthen democracy Doctoral graduates were honoured and celebrated at the University of Jena's Schillertag
  2. PhD student Oksana Smirnova is investigating optical microlenses made from hybrid glasses.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Light
    • Research
    An optical lens that senses gas Researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena develop optical lens from hybrid glass
  3. International students in the new internship laboratory of the Quantum Science & Technology Master's program.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • Light
    • Studies and Teaching
    Foray into new dimensions The Abbe School of Photonics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena establishes the international Master’s degree programme Quantum Science & Technology
  4. Rim Assadi, Yaarah Bar-On, Francesco Ferrari, Martin Leiner and Davide Tacchini (from left) at the handover of the audio documents by Israeli peace activist Dan Bar-On.
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
    Dialogue as a sign of hope "Jena Centre for Reconciliation Studies" received valuable audio documents from Israeli peace activist Dan Bar-On as a gift
  5. A semi-arid grassland in Jena's Pennickental valley served as a test site in the recent study.
    Image: Till Deilmann
    • Life
    • Research
    Which herb has grown against climate changes Study demonstrates the value of botanical gardens for research into the adaptability of plants to climate change
  6. Prof. Dr Andrey Turchanin, shown here at the "Ultra High Vacuum Multiprobe System" in a laboratory at the Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC Jena II), is the spokesperson for the award-winning team.
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    • Light
    • Awards and Personnel
    • Research
    Outstanding innovative work in the field of 2D materials Team from the University of Jena receives Thuringian Research Award 2024 in the "Applied Research" category
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