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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

Format / event type

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

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Wheelchair accessible For children Free Wi‑Fi Toilet available Catering Registration required

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ENERGY – WHAT DRIVES US

What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and what aspects of it are already a reality in Jena today? The City of Jena’s exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” provides answers to these and other questions about the energy transition.

Time

17:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Stadt Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung ENERGIE – WAS UNS BEWEGT zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Cosmic Journeys of Discovery: Lectures and Live Observations with the LOFAR Radio Telescope

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe! Enjoy engaging lectures in which astronomers from the TLS present the latest research findings and offer insights into the big questions of modern astronomy.

Time

17:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Thüringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg

Event type

Lecture

Other

Veranstaltung Kosmische Entdeckungsreisen: Vorträge und Live-Beobachtung mit dem LOFAR-Radioteleskop zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Secret Agent on a Mission – The Clock Is Ticking

Can you defuse the bomb? The green light is the perfect way to tell if you've wired it correctly!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

GÖPEL electronic GmbH

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Geheimagent im Einsatz – die Zeit läuft zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The dynamic, ever-changing, vibrant planet: Earth sciences, the Earth’s potential and risks

A varied programme of events is taking place in the institute’s lecture theatres and laboratories: Why do mountain ranges form in Central Asia? What diversity of fossils does the biosphere contain? How and why do rocks fold? How do we use underground storage facilities? ... and more

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Geowissenschaften

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Exhibition

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Der dynamische, bewegte, belebte Planet: Geowissenschaften, Potentiale und Gefährdungen der Erde zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What strengthens our relationships and our mental health?

What role do relationships and personal resources play in our well-being? At the Resources and Connections Board, visitors can visualize their own experiences and discover new perspectives.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Was stärkt unsere Beziehungen und unsere psychische Gesundheit? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Insights into the world of cell biology

With our film about the world of cell biology, we would like to invite you to enjoy the beauty of life and simply relax.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and Institute für Biochemie I und II

Event type

Other

Veranstaltung Einsichten in die Welt der Zellbiologie zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Anatomy Collection - Discover the wonders of the human body!

Artistically crafted specimens and easy-to-understand models convey the fundamentals of anatomy and offer fascinating insights into the body’s inner workings. The historical significance of this 200-year-old collection can be experienced, for example, through Goethe’s intermaxillary specimens.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and Anatomische Sammlung

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Anatomische Sammlung - Lernen Sie die Faszination des menschlichen Körpers kennen! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Ultrasound Meets Precision Manufacturing - Ultrasonic Competence Center

How are high-precision components made from modern materials? See firsthand how 5-axis CNC machines are used to manufacture complex free-form optical surfaces with the highest precision and to finish ceramic-printed watch components.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Guidance

Veranstaltung Ultraschall trifft Präzisionsfertigung - Ultrasonic Competence Center zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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[Aviation:] How Data Makes Airplanes Safer and Weather Forecasts More Accurate

Learn how general aviation is used as a flying weather observation network and how data science supports the maintenance and repair of aircraft engines through predictive maintenance.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

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

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung [Luftfahrt:] Wie Daten Flugzeuge sicherer und Wettervorhersagen genauer machen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Electrical Kit and Assistance

Become an inventor and build your own machine

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

GÖPEL electronic GmbH

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Elektro-Bausatz und Assistenz zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Understanding neurodegenerative diseases using nerve cells derived from stem cells

How do nerve cells stay healthy – and why do some die off?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut (FLI)

Event type

Other

Veranstaltung Mit Nervenzellen aus Stammzellen neurodegenerative Erkrankungen verstehen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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A glimpse into the quantum laboratory

Send digital data securely using ‘enchanted’ light particles, or create images out of thin air!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Ein Blick ins Quantenlabor zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What Lies Beneath the Leaves: The Use of LiDAR in Archaeology

Learn how we use lasers to make new discoveries in dense forests.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Die Oberfläche unter den Blättern: die Anwendung von LiDAR in der Archäologie zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Open Lab Night at the Local Supply Reallabor

What might current concepts and technologies for local supply look like? During hourly lab tours, we showcase digital applications, smart store technologies, and research approaches at the Local Supply Real-World Lab.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Guidance

Other

Veranstaltung Open Lab Night im Reallabor Nahversorgung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Insects: Key Players in Our Ecosystems

Insects are by far the most species-rich class of animals. They inhabit the most unusual habitats. But what makes them so successful? We introduce the subjects of our research and discuss their lifestyles and their contribution to science.

Time

18:00 - 12:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Insekten: wichtige Akteure in unseren Ökosystemen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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