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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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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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Gazing at the moon with a space cocktail in hand

"Hello Moon!" We’re reporting on the Artemis lunar mission and the Orion spacecraft using our sensors

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

Jena-Optronik GmbH

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Lecture

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Information stand

Veranstaltung Der Mond im Fokus mit einem Space-Cocktail in der Hand zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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This is my world. Earth sciences, exploring our planet and my mineralogical collection

What holds the world together at its very core? If we are to make long-term use of ores, water and energy resources, we need to understand precisely that. What is the Earth made of, and how did it come into being? What processes take place within and on its surface? How do we know this?

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Geowissenschaften

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Experiment

Exhibition

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Veranstaltung Dies ist meine Welt. Geowissenschaften, Erkundung unseres Planeten und Mineralogische Sammlung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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[Space Exploration:] Data Science for Space Weather Models, Satellite Assembly, and Life on the Moon and Mars

What impact do solar storms have on our technical infrastructure? How can small satellites be assembled more efficiently in the future? And how will smart greenhouse systems ensure the supply of future missions to the Moon and Mars?

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

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

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung [Raumfahrt:] Datenwissenschaften für Weltraumwettermodelle, Satellitenmontage und das Leben auf Mond und Mars zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Sensing boundaries – understanding tumours

How do doctors identify tumour margins? Why do middle ear infections occur? And how do modern technologies help us to better understand diseases?

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

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Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde and AG Klinische Biophotonik

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Experiment

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Veranstaltung Grenzen spüren - Tumore verstehen 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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Making invisible molecules visible

Discover how light and innovative sensor technology help to detect tiny molecular traces – opening up exciting prospects for research and medical diagnostics.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Unsichtbare Moleküle sichtbar machen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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We’re bringing the Mars rover ‘Perseverance’ to Jena!

Göschwitz: Don’t miss this chance to see a miniature version of the Mars rover and find out more about our expertise in optics. After all, our lenses are helping ‘Percy’ on his mission on Mars!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

JENOPTIK AG

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Wir bringen den Mars-Rover „Perseverance“ nach Jena! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Tracking down bacteria – diagnosing infections using Raman spectroscopy

How can bacteria be identified quickly and reliably? Discover how state-of-the-art Raman spectroscopy helps to identify and distinguish bacteria based on their molecular fingerprint.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Bakterien auf der Spur - Infektionsdiagnostik mit Raman-Spektroskopie zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Focus on Emotions: The Long Night of Emotions

What do we feel—and why? How do fear, stress, or hope influence our thoughts and actions, especially during challenging times?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

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Veranstaltung Gefühle im Fokus: Die Lange Nacht der Emotionen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Hands-on space exploration

Our #teamspace gives you a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a space company!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

Jena-Optronik GmbH

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Lecture

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

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Other

Veranstaltung Raumfahrt zum Anfassen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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New concepts for batteries, solar cells, CO₂ storage, and “green hydrogen”

The generation and storage of electrical energy (electricity), the storage and utilization of carbon dioxide, and the production of “green hydrogen” are at the heart of the energy transition we are striving for. We provide an overview of current research.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie, Institut für Technische Chemie und Umweltchemie and Helmholtz-Institut für Polymere in Energieanwendungen Jena

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Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

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Veranstaltung Neue Konzepte für Batterien, Solarzellen, CO₂-Speicherung und „grünen Wasserstoff“ 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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Of Robot Cities and Perpetual Motion Machines: An Evening Full of Discoveries at JEDI

witelo and Imaginata are visiting JEDI to showcase their favorite experiments: Together with the JenaWirtschaft team and students from the Carl-Zeiss-Gymnasium, we invite you to experiment, marvel, and join in the fun.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

witelo e.V. - wissenschaftlich-technische Lernorte in Jena, Imaginata and Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Jena mbH

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Experiment

Exhibition

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Veranstaltung Von Roboterstädten und Ewigkeitsmaschinen: Ein Abend voller Entdeckungen im JEDI zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Y-Space - We Create Zero-G on Earth

Y-Space is a research project aimed at developing a UAV carrier platform capable of briefly generating true microgravity (≤ 0.1 g, up to 10 seconds, 3 kg payload). The goal is to create a mobile, cost-effective alternative to parabolic flights.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

Veranstaltung Y-Space - we produce zero-g on earth zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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