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Welcome to the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy of Jena

Dean: Prof. Dr. Ulf Peschel
Vice Dean: Prof. Dr. Malte Kaluza
Dean of Studies: Prof. Dr. Holger Cartarius

The Faculty for

Events

  1. Werner Heisenberg, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and the Bomb
    16 c.t. ·
    • Physikalisches Kolloquium

    Talk by Prof. Mark Walker (John Bigelow Professor of History, Union College, Schenectady, NY USA)

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  2. PAF Faculty meeting 2025
    17:00 ·
    • Veranstaltung der Fachschaft
    • Veranstaltung der Fakultät
    • Veranstaltung des Alumni-Vereins

    Social gathering of students and faculty members with Thuringian bratwurst, vegan/vegetarian barbecue options, nitrogen ice cream, a variety of beverages, and the presentation of the Teaching Award for the Winter Semester 2024/25

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  3. 23rd Alumni Day
    14:00 ·
    • Veranstaltung des Alumni-Vereins

    A festive certificate ceremony and awards presentation

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News

  1. 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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Dean's office of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

Max-Wien-Platz 1
07743 Jena