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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

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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Cosmic Journeys of Discovery: Lectures and Live Observations with the LOFAR Radio Telescope

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe! Enjoy engaging lectures in which astronomers from the TLS present the latest research findings and offer insights into the big questions of modern astronomy.

Time

17:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Thüringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg

Event type

Lecture

Other

Veranstaltung Kosmische Entdeckungsreisen: Vorträge und Live-Beobachtung mit dem LOFAR-Radioteleskop zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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We're bringing the Mars rover "Perseverance" to Jena!

Göschwitz: Don’t miss this chance to see a miniature version of the Mars rover and learn more about our expertise in optics. After all, our lenses are helping “Percy” on its mission on Mars!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

JENOPTIK AG

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Wir bringen den Mars-Rover „Perseverance“ nach Jena! zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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What Lies Beneath the Leaves: The Use of LiDAR in Archaeology

Learn how we use lasers to make new discoveries in dense forests.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Die Oberfläche unter den Blättern: die Anwendung von LiDAR in der Archäologie zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Apostle Paul and Money – in VR. Ancient Coins Between the Jewish and Greco-Roman Worlds

This VR exhibition offers an interactive experience of the role of money in the life of the Apostle Paul. Avatars, 3D models of ancient coins, and replicas you can hold in your hands combine digital and real-world experiences and provide insight into numismatics.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Altertumswissenschaften, Klassische Archäologie, Antikensammlungen

Event type

Exhibition

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Apostel Paulus und das Geld – in VR. Antike Münzen zwischen jüdischer und griechisch-römischer Welt zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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[Security:] Data Science for Civil Protection and Resilient Infrastructure

Learn how situational assessments are created and how drone monitoring is used to record and analyze the condition of dikes, forests, and critical infrastructure.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt – DLR-Institut für Datenwissenschaften

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung [Sicherheit:] Datenwissenschaften für Bevölkerungsschutz und resiliente Infrastrukturen 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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Hands-On Space Exploration

Our #teamspace gives you a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a space company!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

Jena-Optronik GmbH

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Raumfahrt zum Anfassen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Surfing Through the World of Technology

Surfing Through the World of Technology

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

GÖPEL electronic GmbH

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Guidance

Other

Veranstaltung Surfen durch die Welt der Technik zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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35 Years of the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences in Jena - Milestones

Marvel at the milestones from 35 years of study, teaching, research, and campus life at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences in Jena

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung 35 Jahre Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena - Meilensteine zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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With Jena-Optronik, on the Way to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond

In addition to presentations on the Moon and exciting live demonstrations of our products, there will be drinks available at the Space Bar.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Göschwitz / Jena 21

Organizer

Jena-Optronik GmbH

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Mit Jena-Optronik auf dem Weg zum Mond, Mars und darüber hinaus 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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We encounter artificial intelligence everywhere—but how can it truly help us understand the world better?

The ELLIS Unit in Jena demonstrates how AI is used to investigate complex relationships in the environment, health, and technology: Why do ecosystems change? What do medical data reveal? How can energy and mobility systems be better planned?

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Informatik

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung Künstliche Intelligenz begegnet uns überall – aber wie kann sie wirklich helfen, die Welt besser zu verstehen? 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

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Pharmazeutische Technologie im Wandel: Von Pulvern und Tabletten zum Elektrospinnen & Seiden-basierter Nanomedizin zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Autonomous robot conducting an inventory of books

A mobile robot demonstrates fully autonomous inventory tracking of books and clothing items equipped with UHF RFID tags. A book believed to have been lost in a library is located, with an accuracy of within a few 10 cm.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Beutenberg Campus/ Carl-Zeiss-Promenade

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

Event type

Other

Veranstaltung Autonom fahrender Roboter bei der Bestandsaufnahme von Büchern zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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