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Jena, July 21, 2026. 42 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 are using their current vacation days for an intensive summer camp on the grounds of the Universitätssportverein (USV) Jena. The goal is to inspire the next generation for the important work within the urban community and the volunteer fire departments.
A research team at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has discovered how microorganisms in groundwater survive under extreme nutrient scarcity, providing new insights into the stability of vital water resources.
Jena, July 20, 2026. Progress in space exploration has a downside: the increasing accumulation of debris on the Moon and in its orbit. Research technology from Jena, installed in probes such as Athena, also contributes to the issue of remnants left on the Earth’s satellite after missions conclude.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) is a key site in a major Central German research cluster dedicated to mental health, receiving 130 million euros in funding by 2030 to advance depression diagnostics and therapy.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena has reopened its doors following a multi-month renovation phase. Marking its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium presents comprehensive technical upgrades.
The city of Jena is planning a comprehensive realignment of its land use, which includes converting allotment gardens into residential and commercial areas, triggering a debate on urban development priorities.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has presented an economic interim report on day-patient treatment according to § 115e SGB V. The model, which offers patients clinical-grade care without full inpatient admission, demonstrates significant cost-saving potential for the healthcare system.
A research team from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) has described a new bacterial genus. Named “Brakhagea” in honor of the director of the Leibniz-HKI, the discovery offers new potential for pharmaceutical research.
Jena, July 17, 2026 – In his latest video message, Mayor Thomas Nitzsche provides information on three key municipal topics that will shape life in Jena over the coming weeks.
The world’s oldest operating large planetarium, the ZEISS Planetarium Jena, reopens its doors just in time for its 100th anniversary following comprehensive technical modernization.