OpenFORUM: Highlighting problems or providing constructive solutions?

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OpenFORUM: »Pointing out problems – or providing constructive solutions? The role of journalism in times of crisis«

Public debate on participation and constructive journalism

News about crises, conflicts, and wars is currently omnipresent. However, reporting often focuses heavily on problems and descriptions of grievances, while context, background information, and possible solutions take a back seat. This leads some people to become tired of the news or even avoid it altogether.

What must journalism achieve today? Is it enough to describe grievances, or is there a need for journalism that offers guidance and perspectives: complaining, helping to shape things, or encouraging people? What contribution can local journalism make to participation, development, and coexistence in the city?

Together with Dr. Elisa Hofmann (Institute for Communication Studies), the city of Jena, and the Ernst Abbe Library, OpenFORUM Jena invites all interested citizens to a lower house debate that will actively involve the audience in discussing the limits of traditional journalism and the possibilities of constructive journalism. The interactive citizen dialogue will be moderated by RiffReporter journalists Alexander Mäder and Rainer Kurlemann.

Admission is free and no advance registration is required. There are plenty of seats available.

For more information, click here.

 

WHEN: January 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ernst-Abbe-Library; Engelplatz 2, Helene-Petrenz-Saal; 07743 Jena

Evening Lecture at UKJ: Coronary Heart Disease

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Evening lecture at Jena University Hospital on the topic of “Coronary heart disease – from heartache to heart attack”

Coronary heart disease is one of the most common chronic heart conditions and affects around four million people in Germany. If left undiagnosed or inadequately treated, coronary heart disease can lead to acute heart attack and even sudden cardiac death. Prof. Dr. Christian Schulze, Director of the Department of Internal Medicine I (Cardiology), explains the risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease and how to recognize them. He will also discuss current treatment options and tips that everyone can follow as a preventive measure.

The event is part of a free lecture series organized by Jena University Hospital in collaboration with the Friends of the University Hospital Association. Doctors and scientists regularly share the latest health information in an easy-to-understand way. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to talk to the speaker and other participants.

Admission is free and no advance registration is required; there are plenty of seats available.

For further information, click here.

 

WHEN: 26. November 2025, 7 p.m., duration approx. 1 hour

WHERE: Jena University Hospital, main building – Lecture Hall 1, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena
(Please use the main entrance and turn left immediately after the revolving door.)
Participation is also possible online via Zoom. To join the meeting, click here at the time of the event: Zoom (access code 111111)