Jena, September 17, 2026 – Under the title “L³ Future Dialogue: Climate, Change, Science,” the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is addressing current climate change challenges today at the CineStar, seeking a direct dialogue with the urban community.
- What: L³ Future Dialogue (Climate research, poster exhibition, film & discussion)
- When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM (until 9:45 PM)
- Where: CineStar Jena, Holzmarkt, 07743 Jena
- Admission: Free (Advance ticket reservation required for the film)
Connecting Climate Research and the Urban Community
The event is part of the nationwide Climate Adaptation Week and is hosted by the profile lines LIGHT. LIFE. LIBERTY. of the University of Jena. The goal is to make scientific findings accessible and to discuss sustainable perspectives for the region together with citizens.
Interactive Program at CineStar
The afternoon and evening feature a highly interactive format and invite participation:
- Poster Exhibition (from 4:00 PM): Current research projects from Jena and the region will be presented publicly. Researchers will be on-site for personal discussions.
- Film Screening (5:00 PM): The documentary “Das Gewicht der Welt” by Florian Heinzen-Ziob will be shown.
- Expert Panel (7:00 PM): Following the film, Prof. Sebastian Seiffert (University of Mainz), PD Dr. Katharina Eckstein (University of Jena), and Luise Rößner (Climate Protection Agency Jena) will discuss the topic. The event will be moderated by Inga Stademann and Felix Heller from the university’s Green Office.
Note on Ticket Reservation
Participation in the entire event is free of charge. Since there is a limited capacity for the film screening at CineStar Jena, free ticket reservation is mandatory. Exactly 150 free tickets are available for the film.
Further details on the event as well as the option for online registration and ticket reservation can be found directly on the event page of the University of Jena and via the registration portal.
Background: Science and Urban Development in Jena
As a traditional university and research city, Jena is closely linked to forward-looking topics such as sustainability, optics, and photonics. Initiatives like the university’s profile lines and the Green Office specifically build bridges between highly complex climate research and concrete local action in the urban space.
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L³ Future Dialogue: Climate, Change, Science
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