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LONG NIGHT OF SCIENCE JENA

NOV 20, 2026 | 6 PM - MIDNIGHT

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At this point there is a review of the program for the Long Night of Sciences on 22.11.2024 in Jena. As soon as the planning has progressed further, the program for the next #LNDW will be published here. Thank you for your understanding.

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AVATAR Transfer: Making Data Securely Usable

Dive into the AVATAR Transfer World to learn more about the project to anonymize patient data

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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InfectoGnostics Forschungscampus Jena e.V.

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Everything in miniature: Discover the world of GRIN lenses!

Dancing robots, glowing pudding and a look behind the scenes of state-of-the-art measurement technology. We invite children and families to take part in exciting experiments and great hands-on activities!

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18:00 - 23:59 o'clock

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Grintech GmbH

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Training and Careers at Jenoptik—in Jena and Far Beyond

Göschwitz and Downtown: Together with the Jena Education Center (JBZ), our HR experts will show you how you can start your career at Jenoptik or take it to the next level.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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Have fun crafting and painting in the Kids' Area

Göschwitz: Young visitors can get creative here. Our art corner offers fun, variety, or a quiet moment during the evening, while experiments provide fascinating insights into the world of optics.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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JENOPTIK AG

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Light Control Using an Octupole Magnet

Learn how magnetic fields can be used to control light. Octupole magnets open up new possibilities for optical data processing.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

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Discover the fascinating world of thermal radiation!

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

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Seeing and Understanding Climate Change

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Thüringer Landesamt für Umwelt, Bergbau und Naturschutz

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Experiment

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What happens at a landfill?

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Thüringer Landesamt für Umwelt, Bergbau und Naturschutz

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How Old Is Your Brain? From Brain Age to Menopause

How is brain age determined using an MRI, how does lifestyle affect it, and what does this have to do with menopause?

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Universitätsklinikum Jena and Europäisches Doktorandennetzwerk "Brain Health in Menopausal Women“ (MenoBrain)

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Lecture

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Plants and Insects as Natural Product Chemists

Plants and insects are an important source of new medicinal compounds. Their metabolic products are used to treat and alleviate diseases. We present plants, insects, and their medically significant compounds.

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18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

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Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

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The Great Poison Contest: How Animals Neutralize Deadly Poisons

Many species have deadly defense mechanisms, but some animals are immune to toxins. Discover these resilient creatures and see how nature repeats itself. Also, explore the impact on history and art.

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18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

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Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

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Antimicrobial Biomaterials: Innovative Strategies for Preventing Infections in Implants

Take a look behind the scenes of research and learn how innovative materials are developed and tested to prevent infections associated with implants.

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18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

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Universitätsklinikum Jena and Graduiertenkolleg "Material - Mikroben - Mikroumgebungen"

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Fire in the Head: When Our Immune System Turns Against the Body

What happens when the immune system goes haywire and attacks the body? We'll take you on a journey into the inner workings of the brain.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Universitätsklinikum Jena and Forschungsgruppe Synabs

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Take part in a real research study!

Take part in a stress-reduction program, learn about the process of scientific studies, and discover how data leads to new insights.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Universitätsklinikum Jena and Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin

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Medical Technology & IT – Discover, Try, Understand

Touch, try, and discover! Experience exciting medical technology firsthand and learn about the role IT plays in everyday hospital life.

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18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

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Universitätsklinikum Jena and Abteilung Medizin- und Gerätetechnik

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