Jena-Lobeda/19.02.2026. Education is the key to the future – and dedicated specialists are in high demand in Thuringia, especially in social professions. Anyone interested in a career in this field will have an ideal opportunity for orientation in Jena-Lobeda at the end of February.
Jena. Choosing the right career path is often not easy – which makes direct insights into practice all the more important. The Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule (SBBS) für Gesundheit und Soziales in Jena is offering exactly this opportunity and will open its doors to the public on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
A wave of warning strikes is sweeping through Jena today, impacting the Uniklinikum Jena, local universities, and daycare centers. As unions demand a 7% pay rise for public sector employees, services across the city face significant disruptions. With crucial negotiations set to begin tomorrow in Potsdam, we look at how these protests are affecting Jena’s infrastructure and what residents need to know about the ongoing labor dispute.
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is aiming for the top tier of German academia. With two successful Clusters of Excellence already secured, the university is now bidding for the prestigious title of “University of Excellence.” If successful in 2026, the status would bring massive financial backing and international prestige, further cementing Jena’s position as a leading global hub for research and science.
