Jena. September 23, 2026. Prof. Dr. Shalini Randeria is the new external member of the University Council of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The Senate of the Thuringian university elected the renowned social anthropologist and sociologist to the board during its meeting on September 22, 2026.
- Event: Election to the University Council of FSU Jena
- Person: Prof. Dr. Shalini Randeria
- Date of election: September 22, 2026
- Successor to: Prof. Dr. Hans Weder
Randeria succeeds Prof. Dr. Hans Weder from the University of Zurich, who had been a member of the board since 2019 and most recently served as deputy chair. University President Prof. Dr. Andreas Marx praised the new appointment, stating that with Randeria, the university gains an internationally well-connected scientist and experienced university leader who is familiar with different systems from her own practice.
International expertise and academic career
Shalini Randeria served as President and Rector of the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna from 2021 to 2025 and previously headed the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM). She has held professorships in Geneva, conducted research and taught at renowned institutions worldwide, and is currently Rector Emerita of the CEU as well as holder of an Excellence Chair at the University of Bremen. Her scientific focus includes the anthropology of globalization, sociology of law, and democracy research.
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The role of the University Council
The University Council is one of the central governing bodies of a university. At the University of Jena, it advises the management on strategic profiling, setting priorities in research and teaching, and further developing the range of study programs. It is also responsible for approving the university’s budget. The board consists of external personalities from science, business, and society, as well as internal representatives of the university.
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Shalini Randeria new member of the University Council of the University of Jena
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