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The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has presented an economic interim report on day-patient treatment according to § 115e SGB V. The model, which offers patients clinical-grade care without full inpatient admission, demonstrates significant cost-saving potential for the healthcare system.
Following the completion of road surface renovations in the Mühltal (B7), the city of Jena has adjusted traffic regulations at the Münchenrodaer Grund junction. Cyclists no longer have priority over motor vehicle traffic at this location.
A research team from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) has described a new bacterial genus. Named “Brakhagea” in honor of the director of the Leibniz-HKI, the discovery offers new potential for pharmaceutical research.
Jena, July 17, 2026 – In his latest video message, Mayor Thomas Nitzsche provides information on three key municipal topics that will shape life in Jena over the coming weeks.
On Wednesday, March 3, 2027, the Volkshaus Jena transforms into a world-class cabaret. The renowned ‘The Firebirds Burlesque Show’ comes to the city on the Saale, promising a high-caliber fusion of live music, dance, and stylish seduction. Experience an unforgettable evening of retro charm and artistic excellence.
The Fulldome Festival 2026 enters its final day at the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena, featuring a program of scientific exchange and immersive film art.
Berlin underground rap icon MC Bomber is bringing his “Die seriöse Tour” to Jena this autumn. Get ready for an electrifying night of classic boom-bap, sharp punchlines, and raw energy at the F-Haus on November 6, 2026.
The world’s oldest operating large planetarium, the ZEISS Planetarium Jena, reopens its doors just in time for its 100th anniversary following comprehensive technical modernization.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – During the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is offering a creative holiday program that combines outdoor nature experiences with practical studio craftsmanship.
Jena is once again represented on global flight routes with its own godparent aircraft. A state-of-the-art Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ will carry the name of the Thuringian university city across the globe.