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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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Series: Research for Democracy – The Institute for Democracy and Civil Society meets Jena

What is the state of democracy and social cohesion? The IDZ Jena provides insights into its current research. The focus is on anti-Semitism, right-wing violence, coming to terms with the NSU case and strengthening democratic participation.

Time

17:30 - 22:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft

Event type

Lecture

Information stand

Veranstaltung Reihe: Forschung für Demokratie – Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft meets Jena zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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MAETZIG & SELLE: Fancy a quick kidnapping?

We warmly invite you to our musical ‘Three-Minute Plays’.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Other

Veranstaltung MAETZIG & SELLE: Kurze Entführung gefällig? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Buzzing Trees and Sweet Treats: Beekeeping in the Pre-Modern Era

Beekeeping in the Middle Ages was very different from what it is today. So-called “Zeidler” climbed to great heights to harvest the sweet gold, and heavily laden wagons, carrying heavy barrels of honey, made their way through forests and mountains.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Historisches Institut

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Summende Bäume und süße Leckereien: Bienenhaltung in der Vormoderne zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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180 Years of the University of Jena’s Archaeological Museum – from then to now

In 1846, Carl Wilhelm Goettling founded the Archaeological Museum at the University of Jena. Donations and acquisitions have enabled the collection to grow significantly over the decades. An anniversary exhibition traces its 180-year history through a selection of donated items.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Altertumswissenschaften, Klassische Archäologie, Antikensammlungen

Event type

Exhibition

Guidance

Veranstaltung 180 Jahre Archäologisches Museum der Universität Jena – von damals bis heute zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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From the dried plant to cutting-edge biological research

Making its debut! Take a look at the fascinating plant collection at the Haussknecht Herbarium. Discover what a plant specimen over 100 years old reveals about the future, and how AI is helping us unravel the mysteries of plants!

Time

18:00 - 21:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Senckenberg Institut für Pflanzenvielfalt Jena (SIP)

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Von der getrockneten Pflanze zu modernster biologischer Forschung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Research without animal testing? – Discover the alternatives!

How can research be carried out without animal testing? We’ll show you how new research models, no bigger than a fingernail, can replicate complex organs such as the gut, liver and lungs, and how they are used in infection research.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

Veranstaltung Forschung ohne Tierversuche? - Entdecke die Alternativen! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Experience Digital Worlds: Holograms, VR, and 4D City Models

Explore virtual worlds, discover digital cultural heritage, and take a journey through Jena's history

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Professur für Digital Humanities

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Digitale Welten erleben: Hologramme, VR und 4D-Stadtmodelle 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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Autonomous robot conducting an inventory of books

A mobile robot demonstrates fully autonomous inventory tracking of books and clothing items equipped with UHF RFID tags. A book believed to have been lost in a library is located, with an accuracy of within a few 10 cm.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Other

Veranstaltung Autonom fahrender Roboter bei der Bestandsaufnahme von Büchern zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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AI or real? The live experiment: Can you spot AI-generated images—and who do you trust when in doubt?

Which photos are real, and which are AI-generated? Submit your guess, get advice—from a person or a machine—and make a new decision. With live results: How is the audience doing, and whose advice carries more weight?

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung KI oder echt? Das Live-Experiment: Erkennen Sie KI-Bilder & wem vertrauen Sie im Zweifel? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Shape the Future: Exciting Workshops and Interactive Experiences at the Schumpeter Center in Jena

Immerse yourself in a world full of discoveries and connections! Our diverse offerings give you the opportunity to think innovatively and get actively involved. Whether it’s economic policy, journalism, or innovation—there’s something for everyone!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

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

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Gestalten Sie die Zukunft: Spannende Workshops und interaktive Erlebnisse des Jenaer Schumpeter-Zentrums zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Breath of the Rainforest

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Der Atem des Regenwaldes zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Images of Science—Is This Art, or Can It Be Explained?

The exhibition “Images of Science” features fascinating research images from the EAH Jena that are not only scientifically compelling but also aesthetically inspiring.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Bilder der Wissenschaft - Ist das Kunst oder kann man das erklären? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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"Images & Building Blocks" — Nature Photographs and Clip-Together Miniatures in Dialogue

The exhibition "Images & Building Blocks" focuses on birds and insects. Through his documentary nature photography, Hubert Mahr aims to highlight the fascinating diversity of local habitats and draw attention to details that are often overlooked.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Beutenberg-Campus Jena e.V.

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung "Bilder & Bausteine" - Naturfotografien und Klemmbausteinminiaturen im Dialog zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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