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

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ENERGY – WHAT DRIVES US

What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and what aspects of it are already a reality in Jena today? The City of Jena’s exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” provides answers to these and other questions about the energy transition.

Time

17:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Stadt Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung ENERGIE – WAS UNS BEWEGT 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

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Warum wir uns unbewusst aufeinander abstimmen 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

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Von Roboterstädten und Ewigkeitsmaschinen: Ein Abend voller Entdeckungen im JEDI zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Fact-Checking Nutrition Myths

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Ernährungsmythen im Faktencheck zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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ZEISS Demo Dome – This is where universes are created

ZEISS planetariums make the universe accessible and understandable to everyone around the world. We’ll take you on a journey through the depths of space and show you how modern knowledge comes to life in the planetarium.

Time

18:00 - 22:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

ZEISS and Zeiss-Planetarium Jena

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung ZEISS Demo Dome – Hier entstehen Universen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Broomstick Flight Adventure – Magical Green Screen Hands-On Activity for All Ages

Come on over, hop on a broomstick, and fly through the night with us. It’s no witchcraft—just fun, imagination, and magical tricks that will draw you into the world of magic, leaving you in awe.

Time

18:00 - 23:50 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Multimediazentrum

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Besenflug Abenteuer – Magische Greenscreen Mitmachaktion für Groß und Klein zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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How old is your brain?

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

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

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

Event type

Lecture

Veranstaltung Wie alt ist Ihr Gehirn? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Keep Your Eyes Open! Insights into Eye-Tracking and Its Applications

Keep your eyes peeled! Learn how eye tracking works and discover exciting applications in research, marketing, and UX design. Join us!

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Augen auf! Einblicke in die Blickregistrierung und ihre Anwendungsfelder zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Open Lab Night at the Local Supply Reallabor

What might current concepts and technologies for local supply look like? During hourly lab tours, we showcase digital applications, smart store technologies, and research approaches at the Local Supply Real-World Lab.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Guidance

Other

Veranstaltung Open Lab Night im Reallabor Nahversorgung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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AI Meets Cultural Heritage: The ThULB Open Data Workshop

Collection items, forest maps, museum inventories: Experience firsthand how we’re using AI to digitally catalog Thuringia’s cultural treasures. And beneath the ThULB, the Fürstenkeller—dating back to 1532—awaits exploration—one of the largest vaulted cellars in Germany.

Time

18:00 - 21:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Thüringer Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek

Event type

Lecture

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung KI trifft Kulturerbe: Die offene Datenwerkstatt der ThULB zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Knowledge Quiz on the Wheel of Fortune: Spin, Guess, Win!

Test your knowledge and discover the world of science in a fun way!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Wissensquiz am Glücksrad: Drehen, Raten, Gewinnen! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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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.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Lobeda

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Werden Sie Teil einer echten Forschungsstudie! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Bible as a Cultural Heritage in Art, Music, Architecture, and Literature

Anyone who knows the Bible even a little bit has a clear advantage in art history.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Theologische Fakultät

Event type

Exhibition

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Das Kulturgut Bibel in Kunst, Musik, Architektur und Literatur zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Introducing the ZEISS Archives

Learn about our work and test your skills by searching the archive.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

ZEISS and ZEISS: Archiv

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Das ZEISS Archiv stellt sich vor zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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