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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.

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.

A new AI will soon be assisting researchers at our institute with their work—and our visitors can already ask it all sorts of questions during the Long Night of Science!

Discover the German language in all its diversity: from dialects to current language trends to the movements of the mouth when speaking.

Not every touch feels the same: In this demonstration, visitors experience how a gentle caress is perceived and what role CT nerve fibers play in this process.

Two years before the opening, you’ll get a sneak peek at this innovative exhibition: You’ll have the chance to interact with historical objects yourself, gaining unique insights, all enhanced by interactive stations on optics and photonics.

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.

How should we deal with discriminatory statements? What anti-democratic codes and symbols appear on social media? How do AI and VR contribute to shaping the learning process about democracy? We explore these and other questions in our programs.

Test your knowledge and discover the world of science in a fun way!

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

How does touch affect social interactions? Through short games and reflection sessions, participants experience firsthand how social touch is perceived and processed.

Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt and win a prize!

A Look Back at the History of the Long Night of Science in Jena

Digitalization, Industry 4.0, and robotics are also making their way into vocational and academic training at ZEISS. Our trainees and students will present their latest robot programming projects to you live.

For over 130 years, ZEISS camera lenses have been impressing users with their unique quality. In collaboration with vivo, ZEISS is developing smartphone cameras that bring the ZEISS Portrait Style to your phone. Tessar, Biogon, Sonnar—capture portraits with the legendary ZEISS look.