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The city of Jena is bringing the important topic of children’s rights directly to the city center. Starting at the end of May, an interactive hands-on exhibition for families, kindergarten, and primary school children will open in the Goethe-Galerie.
On May 19, 2026, Jena celebrates the 13th Day of Diversity at Holzmarkt. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” numerous organizations invite the public to an afternoon of music, information, and interactive activities promoting inclusion and tolerance.
Jena, 15.05.2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena invites the public to the exciting theme week “What is Life?” from May 18 to 22, 2026, featuring 34 events and insights into current research.
Jena, 15.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is set to receive extensive funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The approved Collaborative Research Centers (SFB) focus on developing new tools for virus research and the sustainable production of green hydrogen.
The University of Jena is pleased to receive double research funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The focus is on a new major project for computer-aided virus research and the continuation of successful work in the field of sustainable solar energy.
A historical weeping beech, approximately 120 to 140 years old, collapsed in the Botanischer Garten Jena during the night to Thursday. The tree, located at the Fürstengraben, had lost its stability due to root rot.
Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is beginning preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
As part of the current exhibition “driften,” the Jenaer Kunstverein highlights the multifaceted work of artist Stefan Lenke, showcasing a unique blend of painting, drawing, and photography.
Jena, May 14, 2026. The costs for school assistants at Thuringian schools continue to rise unchecked. Cities and districts, including Jena, Gera, and the Weimarer Land, find themselves increasingly overwhelmed and are calling for reforms.
Jena, 14.05.2026. At the upcoming Thüringenderby, the guest block at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld will remain empty. After Rot-Weiß Erfurt waived away tickets, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is following suit. Managing Director Patrick Widera now hopes for a swift easing of the conflict regarding stadium usage with the city.