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Kickoff of the Student Engagement Office Hours

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Kickoff of the Volunteer Consultation Hours – with coffee, cookies, and great conversations

The Jena Volunteer Agency invites students and university staff to learn about the many opportunities for volunteer work and to get involved themselves.

On May 20, 2026, we’ll celebrate the official kickoff of our new volunteer consultation hours for students and university staff at the University’s House of Young Scholars. From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., you’ll find us at Johannisstraße 13—with plenty of information on local volunteer opportunities and time for one-on-one conversations.

Volunteering thrives on encounters, exchange, and the courage to just get started. So: Stop by, discover how much joy volunteering brings to your life, and find your own personal way to get involved in Jena and the surrounding area!

You can find more information about this event and many others surrounding the Day of Honor 2026 here.

WHEN: May 20, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Haus des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses, Johannisstraße 13, 07743 Jena

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LIGHT.LIFE.LIBERTY: Theme Week “What Is Life?”

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Curiosity Welcome: A Week Exploring the Question “What Is Life

How does life arise? Where does it begin—and what holds it together? Under the theme “What Is Life?”, the LIGHT.LIFE.LIBERTY. research clusters at Friedrich Schiller University Jena invite the public to a special theme week from May 18 to 22, 2026.

Over five days, more than 30 events will offer exciting insights into current research in Jena—presented in an accessible, interdisciplinary manner and held at various locations throughout the city. The program ranges from lectures and discussions to open and creative formats such as PowerPoint karaoke. Visitors can explore laboratories and collections, engage in conversation with researchers, and experience science from new perspectives.

The theme week is open to anyone interested—regardless of prior knowledge or academic background. All events are free of charge. Employees can have up to five hours of participation recognized as work time. Registration is required for some events.

More information and the program are available here. To register click here.

 

WHEN: May 18–22, 2026

WHERE: Various locations in Jena