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Here you will find the programme for the Long Night of Science on 20 November 2026 in Jena.

Time

All times 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM From 10:00 PM

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Topic area

Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Studies Medicine + health Science + Technology

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Talk Experiment Hands-on activity Guided tour Exhibition Info booth Other

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Lecture by Christoph Rzymski: Faster together: Why research needs supercomputers

Time

18:30 - 18:50 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Vortrag Christoph Rzymski: Gemeinsam schneller: Warum Forschung Supercomputer braucht zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Art in Film

What do works of art such as medieval paintings have to do with modern cinema? An insight into the research being carried out within the programme combining art history and film studies at Friedrich Schiller University – a programme that is unique in Germany.

Time

18:30 - 21:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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Lecture

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Veranstaltung Kunst im Film zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Join the discussion with us – what are the major challenges facing our democracy?

We’re all familiar with the British House of Commons, but have you ever experienced a House of Commons debate live? We’re offering two gripping House of Commons debates on topical issues that invite you to think for yourself and have your say!

Time

18:30 - 21:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Jenaer Schumpeter-Zentrum des sozialen und ökonomischen Wandels (JSEC)

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Other

Veranstaltung Diskutieren Sie mit uns – was sind die großen Herausforderungen unserer Demokratie? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Research into right-wing extremism: How academia and practice can learn from one another

How do practitioners gain access to findings from research into right-wing extremism? How is practical knowledge communicated to the academic world, and is it taken into account? What works, and what works less well?

Time

18:30 - 19:00 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft

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Lecture

Veranstaltung Forschung zu Rechtsextremismus: Wie Wissenschaft und Praxis voneinander lernen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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In the Realm of the Dwarves: The World of Nanoparticles

Why Tiny Particles Are Changing Medicine—and What Sunscreen, Pregnancy Tests, and Modern Cancer Treatments Have in Common.

Time

18:30 - 19:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Pharmazie

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Im Reich der Zwerge: Die Welt der Nanopartikel zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Physics in the Martial Art of Aikido

Everything happens for a reason, and that reason is usually physics. Have you ever wondered how a small, frail master manages to control opponents who are much larger and stronger? We'll provide the answer in our presentation.

Time

18:30 - 21:00 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institut für Optik und Quantenelektronik (IOQ) and Helmholtz-Institut Jena

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Veranstaltung Physik in der Kampfkunst Aikido zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Who is concerned about animal welfare?

The Friedrich Loeffler Institute introduces itself, its remit and its activities.

Time

18:30 - 18:45 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Wer sorgt sich um Tiergesundheit? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Recognise. Document. Counter. Anti-Semitism in Thuringia 2025

In 2025, RIAS Thuringia recorded a new high in the number of anti-Semitic incidents. Anti-Semitism relating to Israel was documented particularly frequently. The talk sheds light on current developments and provides an insight into the work of RIAS Thuringia.

Time

19:00 - 19:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Erkennen. Dokumentieren. Entgegentreten. Antisemitismus in Thüringen 2025 zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Tough as Nails – Glass Is Stronger Than You Think

Our presentation will take you on a brief journey into the world of glass and show you how SCHOTT overcomes the everyday challenges of glass development.

Time

19:00 - 20:00 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

SCHOTT

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Hart im Nehmen – Glas ist stärker als gedacht zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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“All You Need Is Love”?

What is romantic love? An absolute emotion or a dangerous social construct? This dramatised panel discussion brings together perspectives from Jena’s early Romantic period, modern sociology and contemporary literature.

Time

19:00 - 22:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Germanistische Literaturwissenschaft

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Other

Veranstaltung „All You Need Is Love“? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The World from Above: Data Science Meets Drones

We’ll show you how we monitor the condition of dikes and transportation routes—such as roads and rail lines—as well as entire forests, and how images are turned into concrete decisions.

Time

19:00 - 19:15 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt – DLR-Institut für Datenwissenschaften

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Die Welt von oben: Datenwissenschaft trifft Drohne zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Chemistry in Computers: How Chemistry Is Calculated and Understood

From Invisible Electrons to Visible Models: This lecture shows how computers make the world of atoms and molecules computable, predict chemical properties, and help us better understand nature.

Time

19:00 - 19:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Helmholtz-Institut für Polymere in Energieanwendungen Jena

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Chemie im Computer: Wie Chemie berechnet und verstanden wird zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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A Compact Guide to the Future: From Green Energy to Science Slams!

Want to know what tomorrow’s energy supply will look like and what research is currently being conducted in our department? Then don’t miss our lecture on renewable energy—and look forward to a wealth of knowledge at the Science Slam a little later on.

Time

19:00 - 22:00 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Optik und Quantenelektronik (IOQ)

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Zukunftswissen kompakt: Von grünem Strom bis Science Slam! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Self-healing Polymers

How can a scratch in a car's paint be removed? The healing process we know from nature can also be applied to plastics.

Time

19:00 - 19:30 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Selbstheilende Polymere zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Extinct—Lost Forever? How to Decipher Foreign Scripts

How do you decipher a script that hasn’t been written in centuries? A script in a language we don’t know? One that isn’t inscribed on any “Rosetta Stone”? The example of Arabia shows that it’s possible—and why it sometimes takes so long.

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19:00 - 19:40 o'clock

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Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Theologische Fakultät

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Ausgestorben – verloren für immer? Wie man fremde Schriften entziffert zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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