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    QUICK³-Mission: Quantum Satellite with Jena Expertise Launches into Space

    The QUICK³ nanosatellite will be used to test key components for the construction of a quantum satellite system in space - a crucial step for secure communication for the future. Additionally, the mission aims to verify a fundamental law of quantum mechanics.
    Launch of the carrier rocket for the quantum satellite.
    Image: SpaceX +AI
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    Visit from Braunschweig

    Impressed by the research opportunities thanks to the variety of topics in research and the best laboratory equipment
    Doktorand Georg Schwartz im Labor mit Studierenden aus Braunschweig.g
    Image: Ira Winkler
  3. Funding lines of the ALe – Apply now!

    Applications are open for five funding lines of the ALe until 15th of August 2025
    a working group is brainstorming
    Image: Wavebreak Media
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    Quantum Photonics Fair in Erfurt 2025

    The new “Quantum Photonics” trade fair successfully brought together many companies, institutions and experts from research, development and application. A total of around 500 trade visitors attended the event and enjoyed excellent discussions at the exhibition stands.
    Johannes Kretzschmer presenting Quantum Outreach at the 1st Quantum Photonics Fair in Erfurt 2025.
    Image: Karina Heßland-Wissel, Messe Erfurt GmbH
  5. A Fantastic Day of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Jena!

    The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invited guests to the Day of Physics and Astronomy. In 2025, the focus was on current research in gravitational and quantum physics.
    Banner Day of Physics and Astronomy Uni Jena
    Image: DSchmidt (Uni Jena)
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    Excellent ratings for the University of Jena

    Master's programmes in Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics score highly in the latest CHE University Ranking
    Students on the campus of the University of Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (Universität Jena)
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    "Electronics and photonics must become one"

    Physicist from the University of Jena receives ERC Synergy Grant for joint project ATHENS, which aims to accelerate data transmission
    Prof. Dr Carsten Ronning in an experimental setup for a photoluminescence experiment.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    New Vice-Presidents take office

    From 1 November, the University of Jena will have two vice-presidencies with a different structure
    Vice-President Prof. Dr Bärbel Kracke and Vice-President Prof. Dr Thomas Pertsch.
    Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
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    Teaching at eye level

    Physicist Prof. Dr Martin Ammon is honoured with the Teaching Award 2024
    Martin Ammon is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Highest honour for materials scientist

    Prof. Dr Klaus D. Jandt receives Heyn Commemorative Medal
    Prof. Dr Klaus D. Jandt was honoured with the Heyn Medal of the German Society for Materials Science.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Developing customized materials for the energy transition

    Materials computer scientist Prof. Dr Janine George receives ERC grant endowed with 1.5 million euros
    Prof. Dr Janine George receives research funding of 1.5 million euros for her ‘Multibondes’ project.
    Image: BAM
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    Breakthrough in quantum optics

    An international team of researchers develops a miniaturized source for entangled photon pairs
    Artistic visualization: Transformation of light properties by 2D meta-materials.
    Illustration: Christian Süß (Fraunhofer IOF)
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