Studierendenwerk Thüringen Launches New Group Offers for Psychosocial Counseling
Starting in May 2026, Studierendenwerk Thüringen will offer new group sessions focusing on exam preparation and conflict counseling for students in Jena.
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The Journey of Our Genes: Top Researcher Prof. Johannes Krause at the Noble Talks in Jena
The renowned public lecture series ‘Noble Talks’ brings top-level research to Jena on May 20, 2026. Archaeogeneticist Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause will present findings on human evolutionary history at the Abbe-Zentrum Beutenberg.
Active against Headaches: Patient Forum at Universitätsklinikum Jena
Jena, 05.05.2026. Headaches and migraines significantly affect the daily lives of many people in Germany. The Mitteldeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum at Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) and the MigräneLiga e.V. Deutschland invite those affected and their relatives to an informative patient forum on May 7 to provide information about available support.
Biochemist Ute Hellmich becomes Max-Planck-Fellow in Jena
Prof. Dr. Ute Hellmich from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has been awarded a fellowship by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft. Over the next five years, she will lead her own research group at the Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie.
Burglary in Graitschen: Thieves steal seeds and pesticides worth 60,000 euros
Unknown perpetrators broke into an agricultural cooperative’s storage garage in Graitschen, stealing a large quantity of corn seeds and pesticides worth approximately 60,000 euros.
Run Club Paradise: Running Group Brings Techno Music to Jena City Center
Jena, May 5, 2026 – Athletic and loud: The running group “Run Club Paradise” regularly draws attention in the Jena city center with techno beats. The community combines physical fitness with music and a positive atmosphere.
Cup Drama in Paradies: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Narrowly Defeated by Wolfsburg in Penalty Shootout
In a dramatic DFB-Pokal match, the women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a major sensation against the favorites VfL Wolfsburg, losing 4-5 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes.
Shoplifter caught at gas station on Camburger Straße
A 44-year-old man attempted to steal several cans of alcohol on Sunday morning at a gas station on Camburger Straße. Attentive employees thwarted the plan before police caught the fleeing suspect shortly after.
Wildlife accident near Schlöben: Wild boar dies after collision with car
On Monday morning, a wildlife accident occurred on the road between Schlöben and Ilmitz. A wild boar died at the scene, and the vehicle of a 56-year-old driver sustained property damage.
New Drinking Water Elevated Tank Put into Operation in Großlöbichau
The Zweckverband JenaWasser commissioned a new drinking water elevated tank for the eastern Jena surroundings at the end of April. The facility improves local infrastructure and eliminates the need for additional treatment.