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The prominent excavation pit at Inselplatz in Jena will remain for the time being. Currently, the Thüringer Landesamt für Bau und Verkehr (TLBV) is using the area as an interim storage site for construction materials while the completion of the rest of the Inselplatz takes priority.
Walter Rosenthal remains President of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The former head of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena was confirmed in office on Tuesday with a large majority.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) in Jena opened its doors last week for the 6th Pharmacy Day. Students from all over Thüringen, including eleventh-graders from the Humboldt-Gymnasium in Nordhausen, gained practical insights into pharmacy studies and the diverse daily routine of a pharmacy.
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.
Good news for thousands of public sector employees in Jena: The weeks of uncertainty are over. Employers and unions have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement in the latest round of negotiations.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is entering the final phase of its bid for the prestigious ‘University of Excellence’ title. With over €80 million in construction projects and strong support from the State of Thüringen, the university is preparing for an international expert visit this summer. The final decision in October 2026 could cement Jena’s position in the global research ‘Champions League’.