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The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena records a record 595 registrations for Ukrainian university admission tests in 2026, making the Thuringian city one of the largest testing locations in Europe.
The latest edition of the ARD-alpha-Ländermagazin focuses on Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, exploring its far-reaching influence on the City of Light.
The city of Jena is bringing the important topic of children’s rights directly to the city center. Starting at the end of May, an interactive hands-on exhibition for families, kindergarten, and primary school children will open in the Goethe-Galerie.
Jena, May 14, 2026. The costs for school assistants at Thuringian schools continue to rise unchecked. Cities and districts, including Jena, Gera, and the Weimarer Land, find themselves increasingly overwhelmed and are calling for reforms.
The image of the city of Jena is inextricably linked to its university. A half-hour report on ARD alpha explores the interplay between science and urban society, highlighting the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU).
Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – The City of Light Jena and its tradition-steeped university landscape are moving into the focus of national reporting. The 3sat-Ländermagazin is dedicating its upcoming edition to the topic “Jena and its University – Excellence from Tradition”.
At this year’s Thuringian State Biology Olympiad in Jena, 71 students competed for top honors. The main prizes were awarded to young talents from Jena, Ilmenau, and Erfurt.
The Thüringer Gemeinschaftsschule (TGS) Kulturanum in Jena-Lobeda invites the public to an interactive “Festival of Open Doors” on April 24, 2026, to showcase its unique educational concept through hands-on activities.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule in Jena will host a joint “Open Campus” event for prospective students to explore academic life.