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Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Welcome!

The Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences forms the roof for the three disciplines of chemistry, geography and geosciences. Our professors and our employees work on numerous collaborative and individual research projects with many local, national and international cooperation partners.

Around 1,600 students are enrolled our study programmes. The study programmes at the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences are characterized by a family atmosphere and numerous practical courses such as laboratory and field trainings. We also train young people to become chemical laboratory technicians.

Dean:  Prof. Dr Nina Kukowski
Vice Dean: Prof. Dr Lothar Wondraczek
Dean of Student Affairs: Prof. Dr Sebastian Henn

News

  1. jETZT: Jena tests new models for future research collaboration

    The University of Jena, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, the Helmholtz Institute Jena and the Free State of Thuringia are exploring new forms of collaboration.

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  2. Review on the EMIMEP Summer School 2026 in Jena

    The EMIMEP Summer School 2026 brought together students, researchers, and experts from across Europe for three inspiring days of science, international exchange, and new connections at the Abbe Center of Photonics in Jena.

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Upcoming events

  1. Organic Battery Days 2026

    • Conference/meeting

    Organic Battery Days 2026, the only international conference in the emerging field of Organic Batteries.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  2. Datenwerkstatt Jena 2026

    • Workshop

    Data & AI Literacy Datathon for students from all departments, featuring challenges from Jena

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
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Contact

Dean's Office