Jena, May 10, 2026. Next Friday, the Ländermagazin on ARD alpha will be dedicated to the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The half-hour documentary highlights the centuries-old tradition, student life, and current research projects of the Thüringen university.
- Program: Ländermagazin – “Today from Thüringen: Jena and its University – Excellence from Tradition”
- Channel: ARD alpha (also online in the ARD Mediathek)
- Broadcast: Friday, 15.05.2026, 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
- Topics: Influence of the university on urban development, innovative projects, and historical as well as modern building complexes
A Look Behind the Scenes of the Alma Mater
For centuries, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) has shaped and changed the face of the city of Jena. Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) is taking this as an opportunity to dedicate an episode of its Ländermagazin series to the university. Viewers will be taken on a 30-minute visual journey showing how the institution is constantly evolving.
From historical building complexes in the city center to state-of-the-art institutes – the television report illustrates the interplay between vibrant everyday student life, ambitious researchers, and far-reaching science. The report will premiere on ARD alpha on Friday afternoon and will also be available digitally for those interested.
Background: The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Founded in 1558, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität is the largest university in Thüringen. With tens of thousands of students and employees, it is not only the scientific but also the economic and cultural heart of Jena. Through internationally recognized research projects in fields such as optics, photonics, and microbiology, the university significantly bolsters Jena’s reputation as the “Lichtstadt” (City of Light). The historical campus around the central university main square at Ernst-Abbe-Platz as well as the ultra-modern research buildings, for example at the Beutenberg-Campus, architecturally reflect exactly what the program addresses: Excellence from tradition.
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Preview: Ländermagazin • Today from Thüringen: Jena and its University – Excellence from Tradition
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