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Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

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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

Latest news and upcoming events can be found on the German website de.
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  2. Thuringia, your Rocks

    The special exhibition “Rocks! Diversity and Beauty from Thuringia and Around the World” opens on 20 May at the Mineralogical Collection of Friedrich Schiller University Jena Thuringia, your rocks

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  3. Research into viruses and green hydrogen is being strengthened

    German Research Foundation approves the new collaborative research centre »VirusREvolution« at the University of Jena and extends the CRC/Transregional Collaborative Research Centre »CATALIGHT« at the Universities of Jena and Ulm

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Humboldtstr. 11
07743 Jena, Germany Google Maps site planExternal link

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