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The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is advancing its strategic process regarding digital examinations. Following a comprehensive survey of students and faculty, concrete results and recommendations for action are now available.
Jena, September 23, 2026 – In the autumn of 1969, 108 students began their physics studies at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, including only eight women. A biographical analysis of four of these students provides a concise picture of how East German female academics experienced career, family, and political upheaval across two different German social systems.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität is the focus of a new documentary by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), highlighting the institution’s centuries-old history and its modern significance as a center for science.
Jena, September 16, 2026. Weimar-based architect and author Christian Meyer-Landrut will present his new book on the southernmost continent tomorrow, Thursday, at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The event combines historical aspects with urgent environmental protection issues.
The Imre Kertész Kolleg Jena has officially commenced its work at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, focusing on 20th-century European history.
The renowned Anatomical Collection of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität invites interested visitors to explore the fascination of the human body within a historical context.
Jena, July 15, 2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will present an extraordinary combination of antiquity and modern technology this coming autumn with a virtual reality exhibition about the Apostle Paul.
Jena, July 7, 2026. The Friedrich Schiller University invites the public to its traditional summer festival on the extensive grounds in the heart of the city, combining academic tradition with a diverse cultural program.
Jena, July 4, 2026 – The largest campus party in the city is approaching: “Friedrich tanzt 7.0” will transform the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena into a massive event venue.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Marx, President of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, has been appointed spokesperson for the nationwide DEAL Group, strengthening Jena’s position in the national research landscape.