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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

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    Researchers from Jena, Cambridge and Bengaluru discover a special communication pathway in social amoebae—and a possible building block on the path to complex life

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Upcoming events

  1. Organic Battery Days 2026

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

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    • Subject to registration

  2. Datenwerkstatt Jena 2026

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

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

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