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View of the CEEC Jena II and AWZ CEEC Jena research buildings of the Friedrich Schiller University

History

February 2016

Master plan CEEC Jena

Historic photo showing a CEEC II + AWZ building rendering held in front of the construction site of the future research center in Jena.

September 2019

Joint lab of CEEC Jena and HZB

October 2022

Full proposal

20-22nd of February 2023

Defence in Jena

20th of June 2023

Decision of Helmholtz Senate

HIPOLE Jena logo featuring a stylized lime-green lightning bolt and circle on a dark blue background, symbolizing energy and innovation.

12th of April 2024

Opening of the new research buildings CEEC Jena II und AWZ CEEC Jena

Gebäude CEEC II und AWZ CEEC Jena

7th of May 2024

Kick-off Meeting

17th of June 2024

Grand opening of HIPOLE Jena

23rd of September 2024

Visit to HZB Adlershof

Researchers from HZB Berlin visit HIPOLE Jena, gathering around a facility model while discussing research infrastructure and collaboration.

30th of July 2025

Visit of Mr. Christian Tischner, Thuringian Minister for Education, Science and Culture, at HIPOLE Jena

Thuringian Minister for Education, Science and Culture Christian Tischner speaking at a HIPOLE Jena event in CEEC Jena.

16-20th of September 2025

Participation in Highlights of Physics 2025

HIPOLE Jena team at the Highlights der Physik science event in Jena

10th of December 2025

Christmas Celebration at the Botanical Garden Jena

HIPOLE Jena end-of-year gathering with team members outdoors at night.

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