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The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) held a practical resuscitation workshop for eighth-grade students of the Christliches Gymnasium Jena to teach life-saving techniques early on.
The Agentur für Arbeit Jena is hosting a ‘Last-Minute Day’ on June 23, 2026, providing school leavers with a final opportunity to secure one of over 250 vacant apprenticeship positions in the region.
Thüringen is set to expand contribution-free early childhood education. Starting in summer 2027, a third kindergarten year will become completely free of charge for parents, providing significant financial relief for families in Jena.
On June 25, 2026, a guided hike for people with dementia and their relatives will take place from Ammerbach to Nennsdorf. The offer can be billed through long-term care insurance.
In view of the upcoming World Blood Donor Day, the Institut für Klinische Transfusionsmedizin Jena gGmbH (IKTJ) is urgently calling for blood donations to prevent medical supply shortages during the summer holiday season.
Due to a historic low in birth rates, the city of Jena is adjusting its childcare capacities. The new 2026/27 daycare requirement plan foresees a reduction of up to 1,000 spots by 2030, starting with the closure of the “Lichtenhainer Zwerge” kindergarten.
Jena, June 11, 2026 – A new scientific study by the Leibniz Institute on Aging (FLI) and the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena shows that gut aging is significantly controlled by the immune surveillance of the intestinal barrier.
In light of rising energy costs, the Verbraucherzentrale Thüringen is offering free consultations on heating technology and subsidies at Jena’s Holzmarkt on June 15, 2026.
Jena, 10.06.2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has published a new online offering called “Resiliente Wissenschaft”. The portal is intended to actively support scientists and educators in dealing with anti-science and politically motivated attacks.
A current report highlights the significant need for Thuringian cities to catch up on heat protection. Jena, in particular, faces the urgent task of implementing effective measures against summer overheating due to its unique geographic location.