What is the state of democratic culture in Thuringia? Find out more about the attitudes of the Thuringian population towards democracy and right-wing extremism as well as the development of right-wing extremist structures and activities in the state.

How clean is my water? How do I make my plants happy with sensor technology? Which substances threaten our drinking water? Where is water everywhere? Experience innovative water research from Thuringia at interactive stations.

A journey through physical worlds for young and old.

The image of Buddha has also been present in the West for several decades. But what did Buddha look like? What do the depictions convey? The small exhibition with a short lecture introduces different perspectives of the Buddha's face.

Discover the wonderful world of star villain Arsène Lupin in the mystery escape game Arsène Lupin - The Stowaway. Solve the puzzle, check alibis and catch the villain.

Soils are an indispensable component of ecosystems and act as filters, buffers and regulators in the water cycle. The forest soil with its humus layer is like a sponge that can absorb a lot of rainwater.

What the composition of sands reveals, what traces scorpions and worms left behind 290 million years ago, what instruments geoscientists use to explore the earth, and why a pinhead-sized creature was named Fossil of the Year.

Your favorite piece perfectly illuminated! With professional equipment, you can create unique object photos in museum quality.

Whether in Israel, on the Old Gleisberg or in Arabia, archaeologists from the University of Jena are carrying out a variety of excavation projects. In lectures, guided tours and presentations, we provide an insight into the latest finds and findings.

Experience the fascinating life cycles in the animal kingdom at our interactive event! Discover the complex parasitic life cycles, the development of insects and the mysterious cycles of jellyfish at our hands-on stations.

Join us on an exciting journey into the world of microorganisms in groundwater.

Join us late at night to explore the rooms of the garden house that Schiller lived in with his family during the summers of 1797 to 1799!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of languages and cultures of Southeast Europe! Experience language workshops, cultural stations with music, dance & culinary highlights, short films with expert discussions and interactive games with great prizes.

The Cluster of Excellence initiative "Imaginamics" at the University of Jena introduces itself as an initiative and would like to discuss, question and analyze social imaginations with you.