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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

Area / Location

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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Features

Wheelchair accessible For children Free Wi‑Fi Toilet available Catering Registration required

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Flexible and durable – glass pinball and ball drop test for thin glass

In these experiments, you can put the durability of SCHOTT specialty glass to the test yourself.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

SCHOTT

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Biegsam und robust – Glasflipper und Kugelfalltest für Dünnglas zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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LED Race

You can simulate a race using just (lots of) LEDs. Two people compete against each other and try to "drive" their vehicle across the finish line first by pressing a button as quickly as possible.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung LED-Rennen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Fighting the bark beetle—but how?

Why don’t bark beetles infest all spruce trees to the same extent? Why do these pests never live alone, but instead have fungi on their bodies and bacteria in their guts? We invite you to join us as we explore these questions.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Information stand

Veranstaltung Kampf dem Borkenkäfer – nur wie? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Test your patience with various math puzzles

Various Math Puzzles

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Testen Sie Ihre Geduld an verschiedenen mathematischen Geduldsspielen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Spotlight on Lasers: How to Control Light and Use It to Study Cells

We are building a laser and using it to generate light that can be used to answer questions in biological research.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Laser im Fokus: Wie man Licht steuert und damit Zellen untersucht 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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Microscopy for Kids

Microscopy of Various Samples for Children

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

SCHOTT

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Mikroskopieren für Kinder zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Gravitational waves – incredible measurement sensitivities and fascinating insights

Find out how gravitational waves are generated and measured, and what technologies we are developing for this purpose.

Time

18:00 - 23:59 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

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

Event type

Information stand

Veranstaltung Gravitationswellen – unglaubliche Messempfindlichkeiten und faszinierende Erkenntnisse zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Finding π Using Matches

Using only (many) matches, determine an approximation for the mathematical constant π.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Mit Streichhölzern π bestimmen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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A small life – a big impact!

Bacteria and fungi produce numerous substances that are useful to us – and can even generate electricity. We’ll show you the process, from isolating a new microorganism from nature through to the pure active ingredient and electrical energy.

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

Guidance

Veranstaltung Kleines Leben – große Wirkung! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Research Meets Biophotonics—How Does Light Help Us Understand the Hidden?

Medical imaging techniques are the product of various scientific subdisciplines. The fundamentals of these subdisciplines and their applications are presented through numerous interactive experiments on optics and machine learning.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Forschung trifft Biophotonik - Wie hilft uns Licht beim Verständnis des Verborgenen? 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

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Neue Konzepte für Batterien, Solarzellen, CO₂-Speicherung und „grünen Wasserstoff“ zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Simulation of cosmic radiation effects on integrated circuits using a laser setup

The booth will feature a specially developed laser setup that simulates radiation effects on microchips. In addition, exposed chips can be viewed under a microscope.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Information stand

Other

Veranstaltung Nachbildung kosmischer Strahlungseffekte auf integrierte Schaltkreise mit einem Laseraufbau zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Secrets of Chemistry in Everyday Life – A Look Behind the Scenes

Experience chemistry with all your senses: Mix your own perfume, discover the scent of the oceans, solve scent puzzles, and write secret messages with colorful chemistry.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Geheimnisse der Chemie im Alltag – ein Blick hinter die Kulissen 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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