Welcome to the City of Light, Jena!
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“City of Light” stands as a synonym for everything that has constituted and continues to constitute Jena’s supra-regional radiance:
the flashes of inspiration from its brilliant minds, the light of the Enlightenment, the first-class research institutions that tirelessly bring the light of knowledge into the darkness, the world-renowned high-tech companies, and the young, innovative businesses for whom light is a key means of success.
Light is both a tool and an object of research.
Many of Jena’s shining success stories describe holistic solutions using light. These contribute significantly to addressing important future challenges in the areas of health, energy, mobility, environmental protection, security, and communication and information technology.
Today, this close connection is reflected above all in the use of light-based technologies in the life sciences.
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With over 150 years of industrial history, Jena is considered the cradle of the optical industry in Europe and a recognized research center in the fields of optics and photonics.
What began with the meeting of Otto Schott, Carl Zeiss, and Ernst Abbe not only culminated in the scientifically sound construction of microscopes. It also laid the foundation for the internationally successful companies and consolidated one of Jena’s most important traditions: the close integration of research and industry.
Here, world-class interdisciplinary research and practical implementation go hand in hand.
A unique flair unfolds between entrepreneurial spirit, historical roots, and creative enthusiasm for the future.
“Working & Living in Jena – Teaser” gives you an exciting first look at life and work in one of Thuringia’s most vibrant cities.
