Jena, 08.04.2026 – Aspiring nursing professionals from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) maintained the historic Johannisfriedhof during the traditional spring cleaning. As part of their training, 32 trainees cleared paths and gravesites of leaves and brushwood together.
- Who: 32 trainees from the UKJ (19 nursing professionals, 13 from pediatric nursing)
- What: Traditional spring cleaning and team building
- Where: Johannisfriedhof, Jena
- Support: Förderverein des Johannisfriedhofs & Förderverein des UKJ
Joint Effort for the Cityscape
The practical assignment on the cemetery grounds is a fixed component of the first-year training at the Universitätsklinikum. The campaign is carried out regularly in spring and autumn. In addition to the visible enhancement of the site by removing old leaves and overgrowth, the primary focus is on the pedagogical purpose: practical work away from the regular clinic and school routine strengthens the team spirit and cohesion among the future nursing staff.
The young adults were supported by their training supervisors. Furthermore, the Förderverein des Johannisfriedhofs provided the necessary tools and equipment. The overall organization of the assignment was carried out in close coordination with the Förderverein des UKJ.
Background: The Johannisfriedhof in Jena
The Johannisfriedhof is one of the most significant historical park and cemetery sites in the “Lichtstadt” Jena. Numerous prominent figures of the city’s history have found their final resting place here in the past, which is why the site today has the character of an idyllic park with historical monuments. Through the voluntary commitment of associations and initiatives, as now by the trainees of the UKJ, the preservation of the listed site as a place of peace and local recreation in the urban space is ensured. Such cross-sectoral collaborations also underline the deep roots of the Universitätsklinikum – the region’s largest employer – within the local urban society.
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UKJ trainees maintain Johannisfriedhof
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