State Security Proceedings at OLG Jena: Suspended Sentence for Syrian National
The Higher Regional Court of Jena has sentenced a Syrian national to a suspended prison term for membership in a terrorist organization dating back to 2013.
Breakthrough at Uniklinikum Jena: New molecules stop deadly lung infections
Researchers at Uniklinikum Jena and the Universität Magdeburg have achieved a promising step in the treatment of severe lung infections. A new medicinal approach specifically blocks the tissue-destroying toxins of the pathogens.
Weather Bad Luck: First “FeierAbend” at Strandschleicher Cancelled
Jena, 05.05.2026 – The first “FeierAbend” of the season at Strandschleicher in Jena has been cancelled. Jenaer Bäder have called off the event for the upcoming Thursday due to weather conditions.
Friday Concert at the Volkshaus: Philharmonic Plays Bach, Handel, and Telemann
Jena, 05.05.2026 – The Jenaer Philharmonie invites you to a special musical experience at the Volkshaus this coming Friday. Under the direction of Swiss Baroque violinist Leila Schayegh, magnificent orchestral suites by the most significant composers of the Baroque era are on the program.
Dangerous Motorcade: 20 Vehicles Cause Chaos on the Way to Lobeda
A convoy of around 20 vehicles caused significant traffic disruptions and dangerous situations in the Jena urban area on Friday evening. Police are investigating massive violations of road traffic regulations and are now looking for witnesses and victims.
ME Awareness Day 2026: #LiegendDemo raises awareness for chronic illness at Holzmarkt
On May 12, 2026, a so-called #LiegendDemo will take place at Holzmarkt in Jena to highlight the severe neuroimmunological disease ME/CFS and its impact on patients.
Studierendenwerk Thüringen Launches New Group Offers for Psychosocial Counseling
Starting in May 2026, Studierendenwerk Thüringen will offer new group sessions focusing on exam preparation and conflict counseling for students in Jena.
The Journey of Our Genes: Top Researcher Prof. Johannes Krause at the Noble Talks in Jena
The renowned public lecture series ‘Noble Talks’ brings top-level research to Jena on May 20, 2026. Archaeogeneticist Prof. Dr. Johannes Krause will present findings on human evolutionary history at the Abbe-Zentrum Beutenberg.
Active against Headaches: Patient Forum at Universitätsklinikum Jena
Jena, 05.05.2026. Headaches and migraines significantly affect the daily lives of many people in Germany. The Mitteldeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum at Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) and the MigräneLiga e.V. Deutschland invite those affected and their relatives to an informative patient forum on May 7 to provide information about available support.
Biochemist Ute Hellmich becomes Max-Planck-Fellow in Jena
Prof. Dr. Ute Hellmich from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has been awarded a fellowship by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft. Over the next five years, she will lead her own research group at the Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie.