Universitätsball
Dancing UniverCity
Auf europäischem Parkett bewegte sich der Potsdamer Universitätsball 2026! Einen Abend lang feierten wir unsere Hochschulallianz EDUC, die European Digital UniverCity. Das D stand dabei aber nicht für Digital, sondern für Dancing. Acht Partnerunis aus sieben Ländern – das garantierte musikalische Vielfalt! Beim Tanzen fielen ohnehin alle Grenzen. Und die Sprache der Musik brauchte keine Übersetzung.
Die Uni-Bigband Schwungkollegium und ein Showprogramm voller europäischer Akzente begeisterte die Gäste! Außerdem genossen Sie die kulinarischen Kostproben aus den EDUC-Partnerländern vom Buffet des Studierendenwerks! Um Mitternacht wurden dann wieder die Hauptgewinne der Tombola gezogen, für die wieder zahlreiche Unternehmen und Institutionen Potsdams und der Region attraktive Preise gespendet haben. Anschließend wurde noch bis zwei Uhr morgens durch die Dancing UniverCity getanzt.
Bilder vorheriger Veranstaltungen finden Sie auf unserer Impressionen-Seite.
Impressionen 2026
Welcome to the 11th University Ball. Welcome to the "Dancing UniverCity". 
Upon arrival, guests were presented with the traditional ball program. 
Artistic samples from juggler Markian Strotsiak already at the entrance. 
Several representatives of EDUC partners attended the ball: (from left to right) Pia Cecilie Bing-Jonsson and Stephan Hamberg from the University of Southeast Norway, Valentyna Yakubiv from Ukraine, Britta van Kempen, Vice President for Studies and Teaching at UP, and Eva Camacho Cuena from Jaume I University in Spain. 
On their way to the ballroom, guests had the opportunity to get to know the EDUC Citizens in an exhibition. 
President Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D. welcomes most guests personally. 
Those who had a reserved seat were able to take a seat at beautifully decorated tables. 
The duo monalaura also demonstrated their artistic skills off stage. 
Host Annette de Guzman Guzman welcomes the guests. 
Host Annette de Guzman Guzman interviews Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D. 
Stephan Hamberg, Vice Rector of the University of Southeast Norway, addressed the guests at the beginning of the evening. 
Eva Camacho Cuena, Vice-Rector for International Relations at Jaume I University in Spain, in conversation with moderator Annette de Guzman Guzman. 
Sofia Kurtschenko and Murat Yildiz opened the evening with a show dance. 
The duo monalaura performing on the main stage. 
Traditionally, the president opens the dance floor. 
Aber vor allem wurde den ganzen Abend hindurch getanzt. 
The Campus Golm jazz choir on stage at the International Pub. 
Back again: a raffle with lots of prizes and vouchers donated by companies from Potsdam, Berlin, Brandenburg, and the Bavarian Forest. 
As is tradition, the president, Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., also performed a few songs. 
Those who needed a break from dancing could try their hand at the university sports table soccer game. 
Students from the Art Department and the student council ART explored the themes of Europe and EDUC through art. The results were on display for all to admire during the evening. 
The dance floor was packed all evening. 
The band DEAL from the University of Southeast Norway also performed at the International Pub. 
Guests of EDUC partners: (from left to right) Valentyna Yakubiv – Rector of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (Ukraine); Eva Camacho Cuena – Vice Rector for International Relations at Jaume I University (Spain); Pia Cecilie Bing-Jonsson – Rector of the University of Southeast Norway; Stephan Hamberg – Vice Rector of the University of Southeast Norway 
The group “Atelier Drag Nanterre” from EDUC partner university Paris Nanterre I gave an impressive performance. 
Shortly before midnight Markian Strotsiak showed his talent on the main stage. 
The duo SuN also showcased their artistic talent during the midnight show. 
The drawing of the main prizes is eagerly awaited. 
The first grand prize was once again a bicycle, donated by räderei am Kanal. 
Many guests eagerly awaited the announcement of the winning raffle numbers. 
The Seven A's, a band made up of students, performed on the small stage at the International Pub. 
Students, staff, and friends of the university danced together until the early hours of the morning.
