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The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a new special exhibition featuring the renowned photographer Frank Gaudlitz, focusing on social realities in Eastern Europe and South America.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – A special outdoor art exhibition begins today, Friday, at the Botanischer Garten Jena: Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her impressive sculptures amidst the blooming nature.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – The new sculpture exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe, which combines sculptural art with nature, opens today in the Frommannscher Garten in Jena.
Stadtwerke Jena Netze are starting the installation of a new high-pressure gas pipeline in Burgauer Weg. The project, which begins on July 6, 2026, will lead to significant traffic restrictions for drivers, residents, and students until October.
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, 02.07.2026 – The long-term security of old-age provision is one of the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. While other social topics in Jena are currently attracting attention, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität will soon host a lecture on a topic that affects every citizen.
Jena, July 2, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena is setting the course for the future and has signed local striking talent Benno Walter. The 18-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Blue-Yellow-Whites.
André Sack, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck, has been elected as the new chairman of the Thuringian state group of the Association of Local Public Utilities (VKU).
Jena, July 02, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Jenzig offers exciting leisure activities for families and nature enthusiasts this coming weekend. In addition to the interactive dinosaur trail, an atmospheric event with a panoramic view awaits on Jena’s local mountain.
The nature experience center forum natura in the Jenaer Stadtforst is offering summer holiday workshops for students, focusing on microscopy and the historical traces of forest labor.