The “OpenIRIS for JenaVersum” user day on 18.06.2024 marked the successful completion of the pilot phase, in which over 100 devices that promote cooperation from various JenaVersum partner institutions were incorporated into the web-based open source platform OpenIRIS.

In his welcoming address, Georg Pohnert, interim President of the University emphasized the importance of the project for cooperation in research. Robyn Brackin, as part of the OpenIRIS board, explained the structure and mission of the platform. She emphasized the efficiency and collaborative benefits that arise from improved visibility of devices. Aurélie Jost from the Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse and Tobias Sperka from the Leibniz Institute on Aging then presented their perspectives and experiences with the platform. Project coordinator Jeanin Jügler then presented use cases and highlighted the platform’s individual setting options.

A central task of JenaVersum is to promote the efficient and coordinated use of research infrastructure and the exchange between scientific partner institutions. With the “OpenIRIS for JenaVersum” project funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, the network is taking a major step in this direction.

On May 28, the Day of Diversity took place in Jena for the 11th time. With sunshine and good humor, we were able to set an example for a diverse urban society together with the many visitors in the city center.

Our JenaVersum stand with the “Diversity in Jena – the quiz” was a lot of fun for the many young and old visitors. Great teamwork and the many inspiring conversations made the day a special experience.

Under the motto: Join in and find out more about diversity in our city, together with our partners Welcome Center Jena, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Beutenberg Campus und Eine Welt Netzwerk Thüringen, we created an interactive quiz that was not only fun for visitors, but also provided important insights into social diversity and its contribution to science.

As network of the science and business location, JenaVersum  stands for open exchange and excellent research. Open-mindedness, internationality and collaboration between the best minds from all over the world are fundamental to success in research and science. That is why we are representing our network at the Day of Diversity and look forward to celebrating diversity together with so many others!