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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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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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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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PollenNet

Can a photo of a plant help to predict pollen counts?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

Event type

Information stand

Veranstaltung PollenNet zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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When it sparkles and shines – experience surface technology

Our Department of Surface Technology will be showcasing its work through experiments, guided tours of the plasma laboratory and hands-on activities

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

INNOVENT e.V. Technologieentwicklung

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Wenn’s funkt und glänzt – Oberflächentechnik erleben zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Retro Computer Game

Gaming as if it were 1980

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

GÖPEL electronic GmbH

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Retro Computer Game zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Full throttle & safety: Put your foot down on the Carrera track – because speed and control go hand in hand.

Speed meets precision: on the Carrera track, it becomes clear that driving fast alone isn’t enough. Only those who master the perfect balance of corners, speed and control will come out on top!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

TÜV Thüringen e.V.

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Vollgas & Sicherheit: Gebt Gas auf der Carrera-Bahn – denn Geschwindigkeit und Kontrolle gehören zusammen. zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Biological Pest Control: Keeping Pests in Check with Beneficial Insects

In their natural environment, all insects—including pests that attack our crops—have natural predators. We take advantage of this for biological pest control in our greenhouse and largely avoid using insecticides.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Biologische Schädlingskontrolle: Schädlinge mit Nützlingen in Schach halten zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What influences our senses?

How does taste develop? Fascinating experiments show how smell, sight, and taste work together to shape our perceptions and food choices. Relatable, surprising, and eye-opening—for more mindful eating.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Ernährungswissenschaften

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Wodurch lassen sich unsere Sinne beeinflussen? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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AI or real? The live experiment: Can you spot AI-generated images—and who do you trust when in doubt?

Which photos are real, and which are AI-generated? Submit your guess, get advice—from a person or a machine—and make a new decision. With live results: How is the audience doing, and whose advice carries more weight?

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung KI oder echt? Das Live-Experiment: Erkennen Sie KI-Bilder & wem vertrauen Sie im Zweifel? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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"Smile, please" for your personal "speed camera photo"

Downtown: Use our photo booth to get your very own “speeding ticket photo”—it’s guaranteed to be free!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

JENOPTIK AG

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung „Bitte lächeln“ für Ihr persönliches „Blitzerfoto“ zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Vehicles & Testing: Take a look around our vehicle testing centre and have a chat with our experts.

Find out what keeps us on the move every day: at our vehicle testing centre, we explain how a vehicle inspection works in practice. Our experts will show you what matters and answer your questions.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

TÜV Thüringen e.V.

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Fahrzeug & Prüfung: Werft einen Blick in unsere Kfz-Prüfanlage und kommt mit unseren Experten ins Gespräch. zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Optics Demo: Ray Tracing & Experimenting with Display Elements

We'll show you how optical systems are created and how they work. Come experiment with light and optics with us!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

ZEISS and ZEISS: Forschung & Entwicklung

Event type

Experiment

Veranstaltung Optikdemo Raytracing & Experimentieren mit Displayelementen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The musculoskeletal system – without it, we’d be stuck in one place!

How do bones, cartilage and muscles enable movement? Discover the musculoskeletal system: stain specimens, test your knowledge and learn about modern implants – fascinating for all age groups

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and AG Experimentelle Unfallchirurgie

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Der Bewegungsapparat – ohne ihn stehen wir still! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What strengthens our relationships and our mental health?

What role do relationships and personal resources play in our well-being? At the Resources and Connections Board, visitors can visualize their own experiences and discover new perspectives.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Was stärkt unsere Beziehungen und unsere psychische Gesundheit? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Women’s Health Trail | STATION 3: Acid makes you happy

How lactic acid bacteria protect the vagina and the womb

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Stationenparcours Frauengesundheit: Sauer macht glücklich zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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