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A new international research center, the Imre Kertész Kolleg, has commenced operations at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, focusing on the history of Eastern Europe in the 20th century.
Jena, September 1, 2026 – Under this year’s theme ‘NetzWERKE: Monuments and Infrastructure,’ Jena invites the public to the 2026 Heritage Days on the second weekend of September. On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, numerous historical sites, technical facilities, and architectural gems will open their doors to the public.
The Imre Kertész Kolleg Jena has officially commenced its work at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, focusing on 20th-century European history.
The Jena Nord substation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special exhibition at the Imaginata is dedicated to the historical and technical development of one of Thuringia’s most important energy hubs.
Jena, 22.08.2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers an extraordinary and educational excursion destination with its traditional Anatomical Collection. Visitors can explore the functionality of the human body through authentic specimens and detailed models.
On the 100th anniversary of his death, the city of Jena commemorates the legal scholar and politician Eduard Rosenthal with a symposium at the Historisches Rathaus.
Jena, August 19, 2026. What children used for play in past centuries is often hidden in the shadows of history. Written records in Jena are mostly silent on this subject. Now, archaeological research provides insights into the region’s early play culture.
Jena, August 05, 2026 – The Städtische Museen Jena are intensifying their review of collection holdings. A total of 279 objects acquired between 1933 and 1945 have been subjected to a detailed examination.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena presents an educational permanent exhibition at its Institute of Anatomy, offering visitors insights into the human body through modern models and historical specimens.
Jena, July 30, 2026: The nature experience center forum natura, in collaboration with the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, is offering a two-day holiday workshop on historical forest professions for students in grades 6 to 8. The program combines digital media research with a practical excursion into the forest.