Jena: Large-scale heat pump for wastewater heat in Zwätzen
Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck are refining their plans to utilize wastewater heat for the municipal heating network, centered on the ANIKA project.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Jena hopes for title as University of Excellence
Jena, October 02, 2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) is awaiting the late Friday afternoon with great anticipation: the decision will be made as to whether the university will be allowed to hold the title of University of Excellence in the future. It would be the first time a Thuringian university has achieved this status.
Fatal accident in Jena: Cyclist dies after collision with truck
A 41-year-old cyclist died in a traffic accident in Jena city center on Thursday evening.
Jena University Hospital: Blood reserves low – Urgent call for donations
Jena, October 2, 2026 – Due to significantly depleted stocks, the Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has issued an urgent call for blood donations. The reserves are primarily needed for surgeries, accident victims, and cancer patients.
Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Jena Aerospace: Technology for the Moon and New Jobs
Jena, October 02, 2026 – The 1st Thuringian Aerospace Day took place at the Jena conference center ‘Ad hoc-Arena’, signaling a clear spirit of optimism for the high-tech location. Around 300 industry representatives and politicians discussed the growing importance of the sector, which now accounts for approximately 11,000 jobs in the Free State.
FSU Jena: A Science Hub with a Long Tradition
Jena, October 02, 2026 – For centuries, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) has been the central engine for the development of Jena. With its students, researchers, and innovative projects, it continues to shape the character of the city.
Anthropocene Decision: Jena Researchers Demand Transparency
A research team including members of the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology in Jena is calling on the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) to fully disclose the background behind the decision against the Anthropocene.
Jena Office Market 2025: Take-up declines, vacancy rates rise
Jena, October 01, 2026 – The Jena office market experienced further transformation in 2025. According to the eleventh office market report by JenaWirtschaft, office space take-up declined again, while the vacancy rate rose slightly and corporate demands regarding property quality increased significantly.
Jena: Schlegelsberg bus turnaround to be upgraded starting in 2027
The bus turnaround at Schlegelsberg in the Wenigenjena district is set for a comprehensive renovation starting in spring 2027. The city council approved the necessary funding on September 30, 2026.