The Executive Board would like to warmly welcome all new employees and researchers to the Friedrich-Schiller University!

At this central welcome event, you will get to know the various units of the university and then have the opportunity to chat over some coffee and cake.

After an official welcome by the Executive Board, you will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the diverse support services offered by our university and clarify any questions you may have on the spot at our information market.

For new doctoral researchers, postdocs, professors and supporting staff, there will be a target group-specific programme following the main part of the event, starting at 10:15 a.m., organised by the Graduate Academy, the Office for Academic Appointments and the Staff Development Department.

The event will take place on 29 April 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Aula of the University Main Building, Fürstengraben 1, 07743 Jena.

Please register for the event by 15 April 2026: https://uni-jena.de/en/351571/registration-to-the-welcome-event

Programme

9:00 a.m. - Official Welcome by the Executive Board of the University of Jena

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·???????? Welcome address by the Chancellor

9:30 a.m. - Welcome market with stands from central university institutions and services, opportunity for networking over coffee and cake

10:15 a.m. - Target group-specific information and networking opportunities for doctoral researchers, postdocs, professors and supporting staff

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