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HIPOLE Jena – Review 2025 & Outlook 2026

24.03.2026 | 1 min read

2025 was a year of strong growth and scientific momentum for HIPOLE Jena, and the institute further strengthened its position in polymer-based energy research. In addition to infrastructure expansion and…

Helmholtz President Martin Keller visits HZB – virtual lab tour reaching Jena

17.03.2026 | 1 min read

Prof. Dr. Martin Keller, the new President of the Helmholtz Association, gained first insights into the research at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) yesterday as part of the Center Tour. During the…

CoLiSCo M18 Project Meeting in Berlin and Jena

11.03.2026 | 1 min read

Partners of the CoLiSCo project met in Berlin and Jena for the M18 project meeting to review progress and discuss the next steps of the collaboration. The two-day meeting included…

International Women’s Day 2026

08.03.2026 | 1 min read

Today, at the International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who shape the future of science. By providing equal opportunities and supporting diversity, we build a strong team. Different perspectives…

“Solar battery” delivers hydrogen from solar energy at the push of a button

05.03.2026 | 1 min read

Researchers from Ulm and Jena in the DFG Collaborative Research Center TRR 234, CataLight, have developed a novel polymer system that can store solar energy and release it later as…

Welcome to the team!

03.03.2026 | 1 min read

We’re excited to welcome Kristin Schreyer to our team as a technician! With her technical expertise and hands-on experience, Kristin will play an important role in supporting our research activities…

From curiosity to experience: An internship at HIPOLE Jena

26.02.2026 | 1 min read

We were pleased to welcome Helene and Eleni, who completed an internship at HIPOLE Jena. During their time at our institute, Helene and Eleni gained insights into everyday workflows and…

Kick-off for the PolyCapture research group

19.02.2026 | 1 min read

On Monday, 16 February 2026, the official kick-off meeting of the PolyCapture research group took place at HIPOLE Jena. The participating group leaders and researchers, as well as representatives of…

Great discussions and renewed optimism at Batterieforum Deutschland

12.02.2026 | 1 min read

The annual Batterieforum Deutschland once again brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and researchers on 20 January 2026 to discuss key developments in battery technology. Our colleague Dr. Felix Nagler represented…