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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Latest News

  1. A team from the University of Jena takes water samples - a new type of digital sensor for measuring the ‘chemical oxygen demand’ of water will be presented at the Hannover Messe.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Research
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Innovative solutions for tricky problems

    The University of Jena will be presenting several research projects at the Hannover Messe from 31 March to 4 April 2025
  2. The historian apl. Prof. Dr Robert Gramsch-Stehfest (left) and the computer scientist Prof. Dr Clemens Beckstein are leading the new project.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Research
    Researching church history with digital methods

    New project at the University of Jena develops digital tools for historians
  3. An elephant eating.
    Image: Bernd Adam
    • Research
    How elephants plan their journeys

    New study proves that elephants save energy wherever possible
  4. A person holds a petri dish with bacterial cultures (Staphylococcus aureus).
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Life
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    • Research
    Tipping points in the microcosmos

    The latest issue of the research magazine LICHTGEDANKEN is dedicated to microorganisms and their influence on global processes
  5. Dr Kathrin Fröhlich heads the RNA Biology of Bacteria junior research group.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    Renowned award for RNA researcher

    Dr Kathrin Fröhlich will be awarded the 2025 Research Award of the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
  6. Microscopic image of the vascular system of a broad bean leaf.
    Image: Alexandra Furch (Universität Jena)
    • Life
    • Research
    How localized bacterial infestation puts the whole plant on alert

    A research team from the University of Jena shows how chemical and electrical signals are orchestrated in plants to trigger an immune response.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Markt der internationalen Möglichkeiten 2025
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    Markt der internationalen Möglichkeiten 2025
    10:15 ·
    • Informational event

    Discover the intercultural and international offers of the university and the International Centre

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Schiller's Garden House
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    Guided tour of Schiller's garden house
    11 s.t. ·
    • Guide

    Discover Friedrich Schiller's famous garden house! An exciting tour with interesting information awaits you. The tour is offered in German and English.

    • presence
    • public
  3. Ornamentierte, runde Lampe im Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
    Guided tour at the Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
    16:30 ·
    • Guide

    Thursday, 3th April 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (max. 12 persons)​

    • presence
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    • Subject to registration
  4. Frequency doubling in a nonlinear optical crystal.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Towards optical frequency combs based on micro-resonators in thin-film lithium niobate
    17:00 ·
    • Vortrag/Vorlesung

    Master’s thesis defense by Richard Kindler

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. dragon boat
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    ChinaKooP consultation hour in the house »Zur Rosen«
    14:00 ·
    • Informational event

    Questions about co-operations with China? We will be happy to advise you.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. Persohnen haten Sprechblasen über ihre Köpfe
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    Research Data Management Plans – more than a formality!
    9:00 ·
    • Seminar/Workshop

    Dieser Workshop beschäftigt sich mit Forschungsdaten Managmentplänen und dehren Bedeutung in der Forschung.

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • 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