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The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and the city administration of Jena are developing an ambitious master plan for educational equity in Europe, to be presented to the EU Commission as the ‘Jena Recommendations’ in May 2026.
Around 80 students from all over Thüringen gathered at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena last Wednesday to demonstrate their knowledge in the 2nd round of the State Chemistry Olympiad.
Gaming has long since ceased to be mere pastime, becoming instead a growing platform for political debate. On April 17, 2026, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and the City of Jena invite the public to an action day at the Stadtlab to discuss this phenomenon with experts and educators.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Stadtmuseum Jena invites families to a special tour and hands-on excavation workshop to explore local history and archaeology.
The Schülerforschungszentrum (SFZ) Jena has been awarded first place in the national competition “Innovatives Schülerforschungszentrum” for its outstanding support of young scientific talent in the Lichtstadt.
Thuringia’s Science Minister Christian Tischner has congratulated Jena University President Marx on an outstanding placement in the current DHV ranking, highlighting the university’s nationwide reputation.
The official starting signal for a pioneering new building has been given at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena: The foundation stone for the communication center FORUM was ceremoniously laid.
This week, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena laid the foundation stone for its new communication center “FORUM”. The new building at the emerging Campus Inselplatz is intended to serve as the university’s central house of ideas in the future.
Jena, March 4, 2026. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is receiving a new communication and meeting center. Today, the foundation stone for the multi-million euro project in the city center was laid.
Starting immediately, Thüringen is offering a new path to medical school via the so-called “Landarztquote,” allowing students to study medicine or dentistry without top grades, provided they commit to working in underserved rural areas.