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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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Glass Tangrams: Break, Arrange, Take Home!

Put the glass tangrams back together correctly

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

SCHOTT

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Glas-Tangrams: Brechen, Legen, Mitnehmen! 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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Immerse yourself in the wilderness and experience our research in virtual reality!

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

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Participation offer

Veranstaltung Tauchen Sie ein in die Wildnis und erleben Sie unsere Forschung in virtueller Realität! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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I wonder what's at the end of the rainbow?

Can you see a rainbow even on a long night? We’ll get to the bottom of this question and make the invisible visible. Light is broken down into spectral colors by an optical grating. But what secrets await at the end of the rainbow?

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

ZEISS and ZEISS: Spektroskopie

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Participation offer

Veranstaltung Was wohl am Ende des Regenbogens zu finden ist? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Maglev – hands-on quantum physics

Marvel at how the fascinating world of the very small creates an effect visible to the naked eye!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institut für Angewandte Physik IAP and Abbe Center of Photonics

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Magnetschwebebahn – Quantenphysik zum Anfassen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Fold it, pair it, modify it—the fascinating world of RNA

RNA is a central pillar of molecular biology. Join the “RNA Biology of Fungal Infections” Junior Research Group on an adventure into the world of RNA and infection biology through playful activities for young and old.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie – Hans-Knöll-Institut

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Falten, paaren, modifizieren – die faszinierende Welt der RNA zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Kids' Corner: Exciting and Creative Activities Inspired by Nature

Shake, glow, and be amazed! With UV light, blue liquid, and steaming ice, nature turns into a magical land. Become a researcher yourself—because curiosity is the magic of science!

Time

18:00 - 21:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Kids‘ Corner: Spannendes und Kreatives aus der Natur zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Understanding and combating cancer cells

Discover how modern cancer research identifies genetic changes in leukaemia cells, thereby laying the foundations for precise diagnosis and treatment.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and Klinik für Innere Medizin II

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Krebszellen verstehen und bekämpfen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Science up close: ‘Lasergirl’ – comic fun for the whole family!

In the conference hall, an exciting and interactive area awaits you and your family, promising unforgettable experiences and fun during the Long Night of Science!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Wissenschaft hautnah: "Lasergirl"-Comicspaß für die ganze Familie! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Discover the fascinating world of thermal radiation!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Entdecke die faszinierende Welt der Wärmestrahlung! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Kids' Corner: Crafts and Exploration

Come to our Kid's Corner to be transformed into a butterfly, build a bird nest box, or discover the diversity of plant pollen.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Kid's Corner: Basteln und Entdecken zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Bacteria—Invisible Heroes in Nature.

Dive into the fascinating world of bacteria! Discover lakes, oceans, garden soil, and plants from the perspective of tiny bacteria. With microscopes, games, and exciting experiments, you’ll experience hands-on research.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Mikrobiologie

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Bakterien - Unsichtbare Helden in unserer Natur. zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Secret World of Our Invisible Roommates

Humans and animals have tiny roommates: microbes. Compare the microbes that live on different people with those found on and inside insects. Among them, you’ll also discover true symbionts that are the focus of our research.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

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Participation offer

Veranstaltung Die geheime Welt unserer unsichtbaren Mitbewohner zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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How do you weld properly?

Welding is a fascinating process. It gets bright, it gets hot, and in the end you’ve created a strong bond using molten steel. We’ll show you live how to weld properly.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

ifw Jena – Günter-Köhler-Institut für Fügetechnik und Werkstoffprüfung GmbH

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Wie schweißt man richtig? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Did you know that?

We offer guided tours, hands-on activities and interesting exhibitions

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

Materion Balzers Optics / Optics Balzers Jena GmbH

Event type

Exhibition

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Habt ihr das gewusst? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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