Anatomical Collection Jena: Insights into Science
The renowned Anatomical Collection of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität invites interested visitors to explore the fascination of the human body within a historical context.
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Jena: VR Exhibition on the Apostle Paul and Money
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.
University Summer Festival in Jena: Celebrations on Schiller Day
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.
Campus Party Jena: Friedrich tanzt 7.0 at Ernst-Abbe-Platz
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.
University President Andreas Marx takes over as spokesperson for the DEAL Group
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.
Jena and its University: MDR Documentary Highlights Centuries-Old Symbiosis
Jena, June 30, 2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has shaped the face and soul of the Thuringian Lichtstadt for centuries. A new documentary by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) is now dedicated to this extraordinary symbiosis between science, urban society, and modern top-level research.
Psycho-Chor Jena invites to end-of-semester concerts at Volksbad
Jena. Next Saturday, the well-known Psycho-Chor of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will present its traditional end-of-semester concerts in the historic Volksbad.
Jena and its University: How the Wine-Growing Town Became a Center of Excellence
Jena, 16.06.2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) shapes the life, economy, and cityscape of Jena like almost no other institution. An upcoming TV documentary on MDR takes this as an opportunity to shed light on the profound historical and current role of the university for Thuringia’s City of Light.
New Study from Jena: Gut Immune System Determines Healthy Aging
Jena, June 11, 2026 – A new scientific study by the Leibniz Institute on Aging (FLI) and the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena shows that gut aging is significantly controlled by the immune surveillance of the intestinal barrier.
Excellence through Tradition: MDR Shows Documentary about the Universität Jena
Jena, June 01, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has shaped the face of the city on the Saale for centuries. A new documentary by MDR now highlights the historical development of this tradition-rich educational institution and its path to becoming a University of Excellence.