Jena, March 31, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) in Jena opened its doors last week for the 6th Pharmacy Day. Students from all over Thüringen, including eleventh-graders from the Humboldt-Gymnasium in Nordhausen, gained practical insights into pharmacy studies and the diverse daily routine of a pharmacy.
- Event: 6th Pharmacy Day
- Location: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena, Großer Hörsaal and Campus-Foyer
- Participants: Fachschaftsrat Pharmazie, Landesapothekerkammer Thüringen, pharmacists, PTA, and students
- Content: Lectures on drug development, laboratory experiments, career counseling
From Theory to the Laboratory
Following the official welcome in the university’s Großer Hörsaal, the Fachschaftsrat provided prospective students with a detailed overview of the structure of pharmacy studies. Using the specific example of Aspirin development, it was illustrated how closely theoretical knowledge and practical application in the laboratory are intertwined. The aim of the lectures was to showcase the broad spectrum of pharmaceutical research and the versatile career fields available after graduation.
Hands-on Pharmacy in the Foyer
Afterward, the event moved to the Foyer am Campus. There, pharmacists, pharmaceutical-technical assistants (PTA), and current pharmacy students had set up numerous information stands. The students were encouraged to become active themselves: equipped with a quiz booklet, they could experiment, question, and use microscopes at the various stations. The information day concluded with further subject-specific lectures.
The event was significantly organized and supported by the Landesapothekerkammer, which aims to use such formats to inspire young people for pharmacy and to strengthen Jena as a study location.
Background: Pharmacy Studies in Jena
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is the only university in Thüringen where pharmacy can be studied. The Institut für Pharmazie is centrally anchored in the city’s scientific landscape. Events like the Pharmacy Day are of great health-policy importance: throughout Germany, and particularly in rural regions of Thüringen, there is a noticeable shortage of qualified pharmacists. Early recruitment of young talent and the retention of high school graduates in Jena are therefore essential to ensure the nationwide supply of medicines in the future.
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