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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.
On April 25, 2026, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host the joint “Open Campus,” offering prospective students comprehensive insights into academic programs and campus life in the City of Light.
On May 9, 2026, the daycare center „Am Steiger“ in Jena opens its doors for a Day of the Open Garden, offering insights into its pedagogical work and a colorful program for all ages.
Jena, 14.04.2026 – On April 23, 2026, the Beutenberg Campus in Jena will open its doors for the “Forsche Schüler Tag”. Young people from the eighth grade onwards can come into direct contact with science and try out experiments in physics and the life sciences for themselves.
Jena, 10.04.2026. A far-reaching agreement has been reached in the dispute over the allocation of school places in Jena. A new decree will give the city more room for maneuver in school selection starting in May, ending weeks of uncertainty for many parents.