Online Information Evening at Ernst Abbe University for Applied Sciences Jena

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On March 11, 2026, it’s time to log in, get inspired, and rediscover study opportunities! From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena will open its doors virtually and cordially invite prospective students and their parents to an online information evening. As a modern and research-oriented university of applied sciences, EAH Jena offers a wide range of practical study programs—and that is exactly what this evening will focus on.

Which degree program is right for me? How does the application process work? And what can I expect in my everyday student life? Questions like these will be answered at the information evening. The team from the Student Services and Academic Advising Center will present the diverse range of bachelor’s degree programs in the fields of technology, economics, social sciences, and health, and provide valuable insights into admission requirements and application procedures.

A special highlight will be a student’s experience report, who will talk openly and authentically about life on campus. This will give participants not only facts, but also a real feel for studying and living in Jena. The Student Services Association of Thuringia will also be there to provide information about housing options and everything else that makes starting your studies easier.

More information is available here.

WHEN: March 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via BigBlueButton, for the access link click here.

Jürgen Popp receives Ellis R. Lippincott Award for research in light-based diagnostics

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Biophotonics researcher and JenaVersum board member Jürgen Popp, Scientific Director of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) and Professor of Physical Chemistry at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, has been awarded the Ellis R. Lippincott Award 2026. The international award is presented jointly by Optica, the Coblentz Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. The professional associations honour Popp for his pioneering contributions to translational clinical Raman spectroscopy. ‘Translation’ refers to the systematic transfer of findings from basic research into concrete applications, for example in medicine. Popp has made a significant contribution to establishing Raman spectroscopy as an important analytical method in biomedical research and further developing it for clinical use.

Popp and his research teams combine fundamental laser-based spectroscopy and imaging techniques with their transfer into clinically usable diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Their work focuses on areas such as infection research, oncology and precision medicine. Under his leadership, photonic methods – in particular Raman-based approaches – have been further developed into powerful tools for label-free real-time diagnostics.

The Ellis R. Lippincott Award is internationally recognised as one of the most prestigious awards in the field of vibrational spectroscopy. Since 1975, it has been presented to individuals whose work has had a significant impact on the research of other scientists. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 2026 at the SciX conference in Sparks, Nevada (USA).

Further international recognition in quick succession

In January 2026, the professional association SPIE honoured Jürgen Popp with the Biophotonics Technology Innovator Award. The award recognised in particular his contributions to the technological advancement of photonic diagnostics and its transfer into clinical applications, from intraoperative tumour detection to rapid infection diagnostics. ‘I am delighted to receive this award. For me, it represents above all the collaboration between many teams and partners,’ says Popp. ‘Translation can only succeed through close cooperation between chemistry, physics, life sciences and medicine, as well as between research institutions, clinics and industry partners, both nationally and internationally. Advances in biophotonic diagnostics can only be achieved through networks.’

Since 2006, Popp has been Scientific Director of Leibniz IPHT, during which time he has developed the institute into an internationally renowned research environment for photonic biomedical technologies. He is a member of the JenaVersum Executive Board and has initiated numerous strategic partnerships, including close cooperation between the JenaVersum research partners Leibniz IPHT and Jena University Hospital.