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Jena, June 24, 2026. The Integrated Comprehensive School (IGS) “Grete Unrein” is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark this festive occasion, the school invites all students, parents, alumni, and interested citizens to a large birthday party and district festival on the school grounds.
Johanna Wartenberg has been honored with the prestigious Otto-Schott-Ehrenpreis at the Otto-Schott-Gymnasium in Jena for her outstanding academic achievements and her significant social commitment.
In view of declining birth rates, the city of Jena is adjusting its planning for daycare centers and schools, while commercial and research sites continue to grow. This raises the fundamental question of whether the strategic course of the city on the Saale is shifting.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) held a practical resuscitation workshop for eighth-grade students of the Christliches Gymnasium Jena to teach life-saving techniques early on.
The Agentur für Arbeit Jena is hosting a ‘Last-Minute Day’ on June 23, 2026, providing school leavers with a final opportunity to secure one of over 250 vacant apprenticeship positions in the region.
Thüringen is set to expand contribution-free early childhood education. Starting in summer 2027, a third kindergarten year will become completely free of charge for parents, providing significant financial relief for families in Jena.
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.