160 young talents in Jena: State final of „Jugend forscht“
160 students from all over Thüringen presented their innovative projects at this year’s state final of the renowned „Jugend forscht“ competition in Jena.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
FSU Study from Jena: How Biographical Knowledge Influences Face Recognition
A new study by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena shows that biographical background knowledge plays a decisive role in the brain’s processing when recognizing individuals.
EngagementARENA: University of Jena Strengthens Internal Dialogue for Improved Knowledge Transfer
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is hosting the first “EngagementARENA” on May 13, 2026, to promote dialogue between science and society and to network university members.
Exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US” Opened: Insights into Jena’s Energy Transition
On Tuesday, the multimedia exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US” was ceremoniously opened in downtown Jena. It provides insights into the future of local energy supply and the JenErgieReal real-world laboratory until 2027.
Memories of the Death March: Book Presentation by Robert Jehoshua Büchler
The moving memories of Holocaust survivor Robert Jehoshua Büchler are now available in German. His book “Kindheit im Schatten des Grauens” will be presented on April 9th at a public reading in the Jenaer Rathausdiele.
First free museum Sunday in Jena attracts nearly 600 visitors
Jena, April 01, 2026 – The municipal museums in Jena recorded a high turnout on the first free museum Sunday. Starting immediately, admission to the municipal exhibition houses will be free on the last Sunday of every month throughout 2026.
Spring Recovery: Unemployment in Saale-Holzland-Kreis Decreases Slightly
The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis shows signs of a slight recovery at the start of spring. In March, the number of unemployed persons decreased marginally, while local companies continue to search intensively for new staff.
Free Internet: Stadtwerke Jena Expand Wi-Fi Network at Central Locations
Stadtwerke Jena are pushing ahead with the expansion of their free public Wi-Fi network. Effective immediately, citizens and visitors can access the digital service at two additional high-traffic locations in the city.
Rainbow Flag Set on Fire in Jena: Criminal Investigation Department Seeks Witnesses After Fire at Residential Building
On Friday evening, an unknown individual set fire to a rainbow flag at a ground-floor window in Jena. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, which also caused damage to the building’s facade.
School Office Stops Free School Choice in Jena: Place of Residence to Become More Important Than Pedagogical Concept
The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.