The Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Leipzig was founded on 1 July 1846, under the name of Royal Saxon Society of Sciences. It follows the tradition of scientific academies set out by Leibnitz around 1700: bringing together scientists from various disciplines for regular exchanges of ideas, discussing methods and findings of specialized research in an interdisciplinary dialogue, conducting long-term research projects, and combining “theoriam cum praxi”—the union of theory and practice. To this end the Academy regularly convenes nationally and internationally renowned scholars for cross-disciplinary discussions.