Excellence through Tradition: MDR Shows Documentary about the Universität Jena

Symbolbild: Exzellenz aus Tradition: MDR zeigt Dokumentation über die 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.

Deciphering Old Handwriting: Volkshochschule Jena Offers Course for Genealogists

Symbolbild: Alte Handschriften entziffern: Volkshochschule Jena bietet Kurs für Ahnenforscher an

Jena, May 29, 2026 – Anyone in possession of old family letters, diaries, or certificates often faces a barrier: historical German handwriting is barely legible to untrained eyes. A new course at the Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena provides a remedy and teaches the basics of decoding historical documents.

After 30 Years of Renovation: Lobdeburg Castle Ruins Celebrated as an Experienceable Gem

Symbolbild: Nach 30 Jahren Sanierung: Burgruine der Lobdeburg als erlebbares Kleinod gefeiert

After nearly three decades of extensive renovation and preservation work, the most famous historical landmark above Jena-Lobeda shines in new splendor. The medieval ruins of the Lobdeburg, once considered the problem child of local monument preservation, have been saved from final decay through continuous, heritage-compliant restoration.