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Prof. Dr. Andreas Marx, President of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, has been appointed spokesperson for the nationwide DEAL Group, strengthening Jena’s position in the national research landscape.
Jena, 02.07.2026 – The long-term security of old-age provision is one of the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. While other social topics in Jena are currently attracting attention, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität will soon host a lecture on a topic that affects every citizen.
André Sack, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck, has been elected as the new chairman of the Thuringian state group of the Association of Local Public Utilities (VKU).
The Jena-based Böttcher AG is supporting the local association Grenzenlos with a major donation of 25,000 euros to establish the new care service “Die Helfenden”.
The Jena Fire Department is providing support for a major fire in Meuselwitz, demonstrating the close cooperation between Thuringian fire services during complex emergencies.
The Imaginata exhibition in Jena-Nord has launched a 30-day crowdfunding campaign to raise 15,000 euros for the replacement of its iconic, weathered rooftop sphere in time for its 30th anniversary.
Remaining spots are still available for the popular Seahorse swimming crash courses at Schwimmparadies Jena-Lobeda during the summer holidays. Parents can register their children at short notice.
The Jena-based social media agency Somengo has been awarded Gold at the prestigious German Brand Award 2026 for its “FREIHEIT” campaign. The project, realized in cooperation with Thüringer Tourismus GmbH and Diemar Jung Zapfe, achieved an immense digital reach.
The pioneering „Smartes Quartier“ model project in Jena-Lobeda has been awarded the DW-Zukunftspreis der Immobilienwirtschaft 2026 for its innovative combination of affordable housing, modern technology, and climate protection.
The Jena-based high-tech company Analytik Jena has been honored with the prestigious German Innovation Award for its innovative PlasmaQuant 9200 spectrometer system.