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Zwei Forschende führen wissenschaftliche Messungen in der afrikanischen Savanne durch

Study Trip to Namibia – Understanding and Managing Tipping Points in Dryland Ecosystems

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

From 16 to 26 June 2025, a delegation from the University of Potsdam - including University President Prof. Oliver Günther - and German research …
Four people are standing on the steps of the south common at the Campus Neues Palais.

Strong development boost for the science location Brandenburg and the science hub Potsdam – University of Potsdam to receive a new campus on the Brauhausberg and Hasso Plattner Institute to be significantly expanded at Griebnitzsee

The University of Potsdam (UP) is adding a new campus: Over the next ten years, the historic site of the former state parliament on the Brauhausberg …
Eine Frau und ein Mann in einem gemeinsamen Interview

"A Strong Mediator in Times of Global Crises" – Why the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Is So Important

University of Potsdam celebrates 100th anniversary of the DAAD

Founded in 1925 as a student initiative in Heidelberg, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. During …
Foto von zwei Gebäuden der University of Melbourne

Developing strategic partnerships in Australia – The University of Potsdam is planning to expand its cooperation with Australian universities

The University of Potsdam is seeking to strengthen its good relations with Australian universities and further expand its internationalization in the …
Gruppenfoto mit einigen Personen vor einem Gebäude

Achieving more together – The University of Potsdam and Indian Institutes of Technology want to expand their cooperation

Media information 27-03-2025 / Nr. 029

The University of Potsdam and the Indian Institutes of Technology want to consolidate and expand their cooperation in teaching and research. This …
Voltaire Prize laureate Prof. Dr. Rosario Figari Layús with the laudator Prof. Dr. Florian Schweigert (center) and the President of the University of Potsdam, Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D.

For Freedom of Science – Voltaire Prize 2025 Goes to Sociologist Rosario Figari Layús

Media information 29-01-2025 / No. 008

Argentinian-born sociologist Prof. Dr. Rosario Figari Layús from the Center for Reconciliation Studies at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität …

University of Potsdam Back Online – Access to Most IT Services Is Possible Again

Media information 03-12-2024 / Nr. 113

Following last Wednesday's shutdown of the University of Potsdam's internet connection due to technical problems, many of the university's core …
Delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Roorkee, India visits the University of Potsdam

A Cooperation to Serve as a Model – Delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology Visits the University of Potsdam

Media information 19-11-2024 / No. 107

A delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Roorkee (India), led by its Director Prof. Dr. K.K. Pant[RJ1] , visited the University …
The University of Potsdam delegation at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.

Towards Many Joint Accomplishments – University of Potsdam Strengthens Cooperation with Partners in Ghana and Nigeria

Media information 08-11-2024 / No. 104

The University of Potsdam is further expanding its cooperation with universities and educational institutions in Nigeria and Ghana. That is the result …
Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador of Japan to the Federal Republic of Germany and Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., President of the University of Potsdam

Utilizing the Potential for Academic Cooperation – Ambassador of Japan Visits the University of Potsdam

Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador of Japan to the Federal Republic of Germany, and Education Attaché  Mihoko Ohashi, visited the University of Potsdam. In a …