On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena will celebrate its 15th anniversary. We cordially invite all members, partners and interested persons to join us for this special event.
Venue
Zentrum für Angewandte Forschung (ZAF) – Conference Room & Atrium
Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena
Time
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Program Highlights
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Opening & Greetings
- Christian Tischner, Thuringian Minister of Education, Science, and Culture
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Marx, President, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
- Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer, Jena University Hospital
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible, President, University of Bayreuth
- Prof. Dr. Holger Ruckdäschel, University of Bayreuth
- JCSM Start-ups: SmartDyeLivery GmbH, NGP Polymers GmbH, Polytives GmbH
- Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Coffee break & poster session
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Keynote Lecture
- Prof. Dr. Rainer Haag, Freie Universität Berlin
(in cooperation with GDCh, SFB1278, and JCSM)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Get-together
Poster session, networking, and guided lab tours
Registration
Registration is mandatory in order to participate. Please register by October 20.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating 15 years of research and innovation!