MitmachFORUM: From Minecraft to Public Opinion

Jenaversum

Is It All Just a Game? Gaming Streams Between Politics and Entertainment

Gaming is more than just entertainment. Political debates have long been taking place on livestream platforms like Twitch. But what influence does political content in gaming have on shaping public opinion? In collaboration with Antonia Wurm and Maria Grub (Institute for Communication Studies), the MitmachFORUM Jena invites you to engaging presentations, informal discussion rounds, and a concluding panel discussion on politics in gaming.

The MitmachFORUM Jena is a joint project of Friedrich Schiller University and the City of Jena. The goal is to strengthen dialogue with citizens. Together, we develop new ideas for knowledge exchange, networking, and community life. The initiative is funded by the Stifterverband and coordinated at the University of Jena by the Office for Network and Cooperation Management.

The event is also explicitly aimed at students and teachers. Admission is free.

More information and the program are available here.

WENN: April 17, 2026, 9:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: StadtLab Jena, Markt 1, 07743 Jena

Open Campus: Studying in paradise

Jenaversum

University Information Day at Jena’s universities

Friedrich Schiller University and Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences are jointly inviting prospective students to find out about study opportunities. Whether you are still undecided or already have a specific degree program in mind, you will find all the answers you need at the Open Campus. In addition to presentations on bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and the opportunity to talk to students and faculty, there will be campus and library tours as well as lectures and information stands on applications, financing, housing, and studying abroad.

Further information and the program can be found here for the FSU and here for the EAH.

 

WHEN: April 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 2 (EAH) and Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 (FSU)