The origins of the veterinary clinics date back to 1780. In 1923, it was incorporated into the University of Leipzig where a separate campus was built for the new Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Today, it is one of five veterinary training centers in Germany. Research focuses on emerging animal diseases and zoonoses in Europe, and their potential impact on agriculture, ecosystems and human health. The faculty is involved in knowledge transfer at the children’s project day “VetDay,” participation in the Children’s University and the studium universale, as well as the Long Night of Sciences.

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVA) was founded in 1997. Researchers from over 30 countries and different disciplines work in seven departments. Their common goal is to explore the history of humanity from an interdisciplinary perspective. This involves comparative analyses of the genes, cultures, cognitive abilities, and social systems of past and present human populations, as well as those of closely related primate groups. Of particular note is the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to the Institute’s founding director, Svante Pääbo, for his discoveries related to the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.

The collection of the Veterinary Anatomical Institute includes anatomical and embryological specimens, as well as demonstration objects used in veterinary education. Students can also access them for self-study. In addition to specimens, the collection features models, plaster casts, and sculptures, providing insights into the anatomy of organ systems in domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and a selection of zoo and wild animals.

The German National Library is the central archive library for all media works in German from Germany and abroad. The building complex also houses the German Music Archive and the German Museum for Books and Writing. Hence, the German National Library is a library and archive, a museum, and a forum of public exchange. The German National Library is a place of freedom of information and expression, which aims to inspire and at the same time encourage critical thinking with a comprehensive program of events and hands-on activities.

The German National Library is the central archive library for all media works in German from Germany and abroad. The building complex also houses the German Music Archive and the German Museum for Books and Writing. Hence, the German National Library is a library and archive, a museum, and a forum of public exchange. The German National Library is a place of freedom of information and expression, which aims to inspire and at the same time encourage critical thinking with a comprehensive program of events and hands-on activities.

The Leipzig City Archive is one of the largest communal archives in Germany. It offers comprehensive research services to its visitors, and invites them to “dive into the memory of the City”. Predominantly, it preserves information about the communal administration and material to track the evolution of the city. They are bundled into 500 collections that comprise records of various kinds. Presently, it is storing more than 4,000 certificates, 12,500 shelf meters of documents, books of accounting, newspapers, and pamphlets, 90,000 maps and plans, 350,000 photos and post cards, as well as collections on the history of Leipzig since the founding of the city in 1165 until its recent past.

The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) is a leading research center in biodiversity sciences with a research focus on insights into the biological diversity of Earth. Researchers from all over the world cooperate to build the scientific foundation of a sustainable development in biological diversity. Moreover, the center reaches out to the civil society – for instance through its internationally oriented media relations, or in events like the Long Night of Sciences, the Leipzig Book Fair, or SPIN 2030.

Wonder – Knowledge – Growth | INSPIRATA e.V. is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting mathematics and natural science education. The aim is to inspire children and young people, starting from preschool age, to develop a passion for STEM subjects — not with complicated formulas and symbols, but in a hands-on, and engaging way! The core of INSPIRATA is a constantly evolving exhibition with exhibits through which visitors can experience the natural sciences by conducting their own experiments. True to the motto “Wonder – Knowledge – Growth,” it offers the opportunity to engage in experiments and uncover the principles behind them.