In its long history Leipzig brought forth numerous new trends in education, and quite a few new fields of science emerged in its thriving intellectual environment. Presently this is reflected in a remarkable density of universities, research institutes, libraries, archivese, and sites of public education. The Leipziger WissensSpuren bring to life the traces of the past in their relation to present scientific and cultural challenges. Literally translated WissensSpuren are tracks, trails, or traces of knowledge (Wissen).

The Leipziger WissensSpur offers a trail that provides comprehensive insights into the profound contributions of the city to education and the sciences. It can be completed in three segments. Moreover, it is augmented by shorter trails that concentrate on specific topics.

The Leipziger WissensSpur passes along world-renowned libraries, exciting museums, Max Planck and Leibniz institutes, as well as four universities with a long tradition and excellent research.

At the first weekend of the month we will take a walk along the WissensSpur. Moreover, we will regularly have guided tours to the collections and organize talks that feature special sites of the WissensSpur. In the winter term 2024/25 that talks and guided tours will be conducted in collaboration with the Studium Universale of the University of Leipzig.

In unserem Nachrichtenkanal veröffentlichen wir Nachlesen zu besonderen Veranstaltungen.

The initial idea for the WissensSpuren emerged from discussions between Prof Vollmer and his friends and colleagues in science and civil society, and it was implemented by the first batch of graduates of the Certificate Program ‘Action Competence for Sustainable Development’.