Save the date: 4th STEM-festival in Jena

The STEM-festival is entering its fourth round! From September 16 to 18, the Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus in Jena will once again become a world of hands-on activities and discovery centered around the MINT subjects of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology.

Schoolchildren of all ages – from elementary school to high school – as well as anyone else interested in STEM are invited to attend.

The main theme for 2025 is “Communication.” In addition, there will be many exciting offerings in other STEM areas.

Further information is available here: The program, FAQs about the festival, the festival trailer, and information for anyone interested in STEM.

Participation in the STEM-festival is free of charge.

 

WHEN: September 16 to 18

WHERE: Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus

 

Knowledge for everyone – hands-on science: “Highlights of Physics” in Jena

From September 15 to 20, 2025, the nationwide festival “Highlights of Physics” will come to Jena. The program includes lectures, exhibitions, stage shows, and evening events, where scientists from all over Germany will provide exciting insights into their research.

The festival will kick off on September 15 in Weimar, at the Weimarhalle, with a special event featuring astrophysicist Harald Lesch and the music ensemble Quadro Nuevo. During the festival week, the physics exhibition at the Goethe Galerie invites visitors to experiment and discover, and at Ernst-Abbe-Platz there will be daily shows for all age groups, including a program for children and young people.

The STEM-festival will run parallel to this on the Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus.

Tickets and the program are available here.