Jena, May 29, 2026 – From June 1 to June 7, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is participating in the nationwide action week “Science against Fascism.” The program links scientific debates with practical protest and is explicitly aimed at the Jena public.
- What: Action week “Science against Fascism”
- When: June 1 to 7, 2026
- Where: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (various venues)
- Key dates: Demonstration on June 3, student general assembly on June 4
- Target group: Students, teachers, and all interested citizens
- More information at: wissenschaft-gegen-faschismus.de
Teachers and students of the Jena university are setting a clear signal for democracy and against right-wing extremism in June. As part of the action week, the university is dedicating itself to a critical examination of current social developments. In regular lectures, seminars, and additional events, the causes of anti-democratic tendencies will be analyzed and scientifically sound counter-strategies discussed.
The organizers emphasize the close connection between academic discourse and practical protest. Science should not remain in an ivory tower but actively contribute to democratic opinion-forming in society. Theoretical discourse is therefore deliberately supplemented by direct protest actions in public spaces.
Key Dates of the Action Week
Two program points form the core of the practical actions in Jena and focus on direct protest:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – “Uni gegen Rechts” Demonstration: The trade union initiative calls for a joint protest march to carry an unmistakable sign against right-wing extremism onto the streets.
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Student General Assembly: At this assembly, students will discuss forms of civil society engagement, effective protest formats, and the concrete handling of right-wing extremist tendencies in everyday university operations.
All scientific lectures and discussion rounds of the week are open to the Jena urban society to enable a broad dialogue beyond the boundaries of the campus.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Context of the Action Week
The action week is based on a nationwide call by scientists. In view of the strengthening of right-wing extremist groups and anti-constitutional efforts in Germany, the socio-political responsibility of universities is to be brought back into focus. Universities see themselves in this context not only as neutral training centers, but as active guardians of basic democratic values and scientific enlightenment.
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Action Week “Science against Fascism”
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