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  • Computer Science Building in Spring
    Spring

    in Golm | Photo: Nuria Brede

  • Sky view from the inner yard
    Sky view

    from the inner yard | Photo: Nuria Brede

  • Students' workspace in the new Computer Science Building
    Students' workspace

    in the new Computer Science Building | Photo: ZIM / Thomas Röse

The (german) slides of the introductory lessons for new students are found here.

News from the Institute and the University

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/news/detail/2026-05-08-ifi-beim-potsdamer-tag-der-wissenschaften
Logo Potsdam Science Day 2026
Image: PTDW

The Institute for Computer Science at the Potsdam Science Day

On May 9th, the Potsdam Science Day will take place—this year on our Golm campus. A rich program, ranging from astrophysics to societal issues, awaits all who are interested—whether young or old.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/news/detail/2026-03-23-welcome-prof-sandra-schulz
Prof. Dr. Sandra Schulz
Photo: Katarzyna Biernacka

Welcome Prof. Sandra Schulz!

Prof. Dr. Sandra Schulz has headed the Chair of Computer Science Education since March 15, 2026. Welcome!

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/news/detail/2026-04-10-das-institut-begruesst-dr-markus-hecher
Dr. Markus Hecher
Photo: Markus Hecher

Welcome Dr. Markus Hecher

In the summer semester of 2026, Dr. Markus Hecher will be the interim chair of "Theoretical Computer Science." Welcome!

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/news/detail/2025-10-01-welcome-dr-alexandra-wesolek
Dr. Alexandra Wesolek
Photo: Thomas Roese

Welcome Dr. Alexandra Wesolek

In the winter semester of 2025/2026, Dr. Alexandra Wesolek will be the interim chair of "Theoretical Computer Science." Welcome!

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/news/detail/2025-07-03-pd-dr-henning-bordihn-receives-faculty-award-for-outstanding-teaching
PD Dr. Henning Bordihn
Photo: Universität Potsdam

PD Dr. Henning Bordihn receives faculty award for outstanding teaching

The prize, awarded annually and nominated by the faculty's students, honors special commitment to teaching.

Vortrag beim Feldtag
Photo: Sebastian Vogel (ATB)

Field day/regional conference ‘Digital technologies for nitrogen and soil organic matter management’

On 29 October 2025, the DigiMix-PA, digiMan and BoDi projects hosted a joint field day and regional conference on the topic of ‘Digital technologies for nitrogen and soil organic matter management’ at the Leibniz InnoHof in Groß Kreutz.