Composé Festival 2026: Acrobatics Workshop in Jena
As part of the Composé Festival, an interactive acrobatics workshop is taking place today at the MoMoLo Circuszelt in Jena, led by Tripotes la Compagnie.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
School absenteeism in Jena: Support through the new “Lernwilla”
A new initiative in Winzerla aims to support children and adolescents struggling with school absenteeism through a holistic approach.
University of Jena: Main Building Closed Following Plaster Collapse
The main building of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has been closed immediately for safety reasons after ceiling plaster fell in a hallway.
40 Years of Height Rescue in Jena: Safety at Great Heights
The specialized height rescue unit of the Jena Professional Fire Department celebrates its 40th anniversary, highlighting its critical role in urban safety and complex rescue operations.
University of Jena: Main building closed following plaster collapse
Following the collapse of ceiling plaster in a ground-floor corridor, the main building of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena remains closed until further notice for safety reasons.
Lord Mayor Nitzsche in Jena: Overview of the video message
Jena, August 28, 2026. Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche has released his latest video message regarding current events and projects in Jena.
LernWILLA launches in Jena-Winzerla: Support for school absenteeism
A new preventive support program for children aged 10 to 14 who are experiencing school absenteeism has begun in Winzerla. The Kindersprachbrücke Jena is responding to the increasing number of students who are absent from school for various reasons.
Jenoptik Product Exhibition at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus Jena
Jena, August 27, 2026 – Under the motto ‘Experience More Light,’ JENOPTIK AG is presenting a permanent product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. This free information offer is open to all interested parties.
University of Jena: Main building closed following plaster collapse
The main building of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena has been temporarily closed for safety reasons after a section of ceiling plaster detached.
Concert Preview Jena: Culk, Lambert & Andromeda at Trafo
Jena, August 27, 2026 – Music fans in Jena and the surrounding area can look forward to a varied live program in the coming month. The cultural center Trafo, in particular, is bringing well-known and experimental artists to the city on the Saale in September 2026.