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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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Talk Experiment Hands-on activity Guided tour Exhibition Info booth Other

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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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A Journey Through the World of Materials

Our modern world is built on materials. Every product is only as good as the material it's made of.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

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Guidance

Veranstaltung Eine Reise durch die Welt der Werkstoffe zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Pharmaceutical technology in transition: from powders and tablets to electrospinning and silk-based nanomedicine

We provide fascinating insights into the latest research in pharmaceutical technology and show how innovative materials and manufacturing processes are helping to shape the medicine of tomorrow.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Pharmazie

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Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

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Guidance

Veranstaltung Pharmazeutische Technologie im Wandel: Von Pulvern und Tabletten zum Elektrospinnen & Seiden-basierter Nanomedizin 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

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Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Mit Streichhölzern π bestimmen 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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Other

Veranstaltung Von Roboterstädten und Ewigkeitsmaschinen: Ein Abend voller Entdeckungen im JEDI zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Fantastic Fossils: Germany's Prehistoric Park

Step into our time machine. Embark on a journey into the past and learn more about prehistoric Germany through some of the country’s most significant fossil discoveries.

Time

18:00 - 23:50 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Deutsches Zentrum für integrative Biodiversitäts-Forschung (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig

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Information stand

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Other

Veranstaltung Fantastische Fossilien: Deutschlands Prähistorischer Park 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

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Dies ist meine Welt. Geowissenschaften, Erkundung unseres Planeten und Mineralogische Sammlung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Can a camera see both near and far at the same time?

How are camera systems designed that can capture information from different distances without moving the lens?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Kann eine Kamera gleichzeitig nah und fern sehen? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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How digital is research? Discover the Digital Academy!

What do artificial intelligence, data, and digital methods have to do with research? Discover how digital technologies are transforming our science—and what is already possible today at the University of Jena.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Event type

Information stand

Veranstaltung Wie digital ist Forschung? Entdecke die Digital Academy! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Buzzing Trees and Sweet Treats: Beekeeping in the Pre-Modern Era

Beekeeping in the Middle Ages was very different from what it is today. So-called “Zeidler” climbed to great heights to harvest the sweet gold, and heavily laden wagons, carrying heavy barrels of honey, made their way through forests and mountains.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Historisches Institut

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Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Summende Bäume und süße Leckereien: Bienenhaltung in der Vormoderne zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What does a microwave have to do with micro- and nanotechnology?

Let’s explore this question together! We invite you to take a closer look at everyday phenomena and, in doing so, draw parallels with surprising applications in cutting-edge fields of research.

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

Experiment

Veranstaltung Was hat eine Mikrowelle mit Mikro- und Nanotechnologie zu tun? 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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Why We Unconsciously Synchronize With Each Other

People often synchronize their movements unconsciously. Through a brief physical activity and a cooperative game, participants can experience how synchrony can influence teamwork.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

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Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Warum wir uns unbewusst aufeinander abstimmen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Electronic circuits you can build yourself!

Do you want to build and solder something yourself and get your circuit up and running? Then come join us in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Elektronische Schaltungen zum selber bauen! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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