Future-oriented research on adult education

Cooperation with scientists, companies and organisations for sustainable succes

The Chair for Adult Education at the University of Jena is distinguished by its cutting-edge research. The relevance of our scientific results is based on

Future-oriented research topics
Pioneering research approaches
Future-oriented transfer into practice
Forward-thinking transfer to teaching
(Inter)national expertise and networking

This makes us a suitable partner for academics in related disciplines from all over the world, companies and organisations interested in continuing education and students in relevant degree programmes.

We look forward to hearing from you.

(Inter)national partners profit directly from research results

Learning to think globally
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Companies, training institutes, continuing education organisations, (inter)national continuing education providers for vocational training and education policy organisations benefit directly from the results of our research within a practical cooperation: The scientific statements that we develop in the project with you can be directly integrated into the practice of your company or organisation.

In the research field of continuing vocational training, we contribute our expertise in

Future studies
Needs assessment
Target group analysis
Development and evaluation of training and development programmes

Place the future of your company or institution on a scientific foundation now - we look forward to your project idea.

Exciting interdisciplinary fields of research for scientists

Consultation meeting
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Our Chair for Adult Education offers exciting fields of research for prospective and established researchers in the fields of

Educational science
Psychology
Sociology
Economics
Philosophy
Media science/media design
Computer science
Medicine

Our Chair is open to scientists from all over Germany and the international research community.

We look forward to working with you.

Students of different related disciplines welcome

Course of studies for teaching profession
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Adult education is an integral part of various courses of study and offers

Bachelor's students
Master's students
Student teachers
PhD students

interesting opportunities for setting priorities, deepening and extending their studies. Our degree programmes offers ideal preparation for professional challenges - regardless of whether you decide on a career in practice or in science. The practice-oriented study content and methods are based on years of research and, in accordance with our mission statement, closely combine findings from theory and practice.

We provide creative spaces for independent work, so that our graduates can acquire sound theoretical and acquire practical experience on their own. The findings of our research staff flow directly into the teaching.