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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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Latest News

  1. Martin Ammon is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Light
    • Awards and Personnel
    • Studies and Teaching
    Teaching at eye level

    Physicist Prof. Dr Martin Ammon is honoured with the Teaching Award 2024
  2. Prof. Dr Andreas Marx during a visit to the Abbe Center of Photonics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Awards and Personnel
    Andreas Marx awarded Albrecht Kossel Prize

    The German Chemical Society (GDCh) honours University’s President for his interdisciplinary research into the functioning of DNA, RNA and proteins
  3. The new core research building in Leipzig.
    Image: Stefan Bernhardt / iDiv
    • Life
    • Research
    Biodiversity Research Consolidated in Central Germany

    The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) enters a new phase with new funding, a new COO, and a new research group.
  4. The 2024 teaching award winners (from left): Mario Ziegler, Ilka Hameister and Peter Starke.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    The facets of judgement formation

    An interdisciplinary team from political science and philosophy receives the Teaching Award 2024 
  5. Constanze Schultz (right) from Leibniz IPHT and Dr. Thomas Wichard from the University of Jena use Raman spectroscopy to study the growth of the green alga Ulva.
    Image: Stela Todorova/ Leibniz-IPHT
    • Light
    • Life
    • Research
    Symbiotic Interactions in Marine Algae

    Study investigates the growth and interactions of the green alga ‘Ulva’ and its bacterial community using Raman spectroscopy
  6. Prof. Dr Klaus D. Jandt was honoured with the Heyn Medal of the German Society for Materials Science.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Awards and Personnel
    Highest honour for materials scientist

    Prof. Dr Klaus D. Jandt receives Heyn Commemorative Medal
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Upcoming Events

  1. Schiller's Garden House
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    Guided tour through Schiller's Garden House
    11:00 ·
    • Guide

    Discover Friedrich Schiller's famous garden house! An exciting guided tour with interesting information awaits you. The tour will be held in German and English.

    • presence
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  2. Logo Together in Jena
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    Together in Jena: Welcome Party
    19:30 ·
    • Festive event

    Let's learn Zouk!

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. Six photos show situations at the International Centre
    Collage: S. Müller, B. Salheiser (Universität Jena)
    Open House on the Wall (International Centre)
    15:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Information stalls of international student groups, music,Language Tandem Matching

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  4. Four persons talk to each other
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    Intercultural Meet-up: Language Tandem Matching
    16:30 ·
    • Informational event

    auf Deutsch & in English

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    • barrier-free
  5. Mikrofon in einem Hörsaal
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    Jena Economics Research Seminar
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    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    JERS

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  6. Außenansicht des Bibliothekshauptgebäudes
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    Library Induction ThULB in English
    15:00 ·
    • Informational event

    How do I use the library? Where do I find my books? How can I borrow media? and much more... Please register in advance.

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    • Subject to registration
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena