Long Night of Sciences: Discover Leipzig's secrets!
Long Night of Sciences: Discover Leipzig's secrets!
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the city of Leipzig expects a very special event: the 9th long night of sciences captivates those interested in science. From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., a varied program is offered at 55 locations, which includes over 140 facilities. Admission is free and registration is not necessary, which the event is particularly accessible to everyone.
Mayor Burkhard Jung emphasizes the diversity and performance of the Leipzig science location. "The long night of sciences is a highlight in the city's calendar," he says. This year, special attention is paid to the first -time award of the Leipzig Science Award, which is endowed with 10,000 euros. This prize is awarded in cooperation with the city of Leipzig, the University of Leipzig and the Saxon Academy of Sciences.an exciting program for all age groups
Almost 500 events are already available online, with a growing offer. Children and adolescents can look forward to special events from 4 p.m. A highlight for young scientists is the “Leipzig Malt” competition for children aged 3 to 14 years, which runs until May 31. The best submissions are presented in an exhibition at the University of Augustusplatz campus.
The Saxon Academy of Sciences is also a prominent venue. Here visitors can expect an interesting program that, among other things, offers insights into the world of artificial intelligence, including a telephone conversation with Clara Schumann through a AI-based system. In addition, there is a VR experience to discover Buddhist paintings on the Silk Road, workshops for manuscript detection and much more.
mobility and accessibility
Various mobility offers are available for visitors. In this way, the participants can use the free use of Nextbike to commute between the individual locations. In addition, a special bus line of the Leipzig transport companies (LVB) runs between 6 and 11 p.m. between Augustusplatz and Science Park to improve the accessibility of the events. The hosts are an association of Leipzig universities, research institutions and the city of Leipzig, supported by the Leipzig group, the Sparkasse Leipzig, the Leipzig Science Network and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer.
The full program and further information can be found on the website www.wissen-in-leipzig.de . Leipzig is looking forward to numerous interested guests, especially families and young researchers who want to discover the fascinating facets of science that evening.
The long night of sciences not only promises a festive awarding of the science award, but also an unforgettable experience for all age groups. Whether lectures on ancient Egyptian medicine or participation on magic from the Middle Ages - the event offers a wide range of interesting offers. This night will arouse curiosity and promote interest in science and research.
Visit the 9th Long Night of Sciences in Leipzig on June 20, 2025 and experience a unique event.
For further details about specific program items and locations, the Saxon Academy of Sciences is a valuable contact point, which also provides comprehensive information
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