University Ball
Dancing UniverCity
The Potsdam University Ball 2026 hit the European stage! For one evening, we were celebrating our university alliance EDUC, the European Digital UniverCity. But the D did not stand for digital, it stood for dancing. Eight partner universities from seven countries – that guaranteed musical diversity! When it comes to dancing, all boundaries disappeared anyway. And the language of music needed no translation.
The university big band "Schwungkollegium" and a show program full of European accents impressed our guests! And they enjoyed culinary samples from the EDUC partner countries at buffet created by the student union! At midnight, we drew once again the main prizes of our raffle, for which numerous companies and institutions in Potsdam and the region have once again donated attractive prizes. Afterwards, our guests danced through the Dancing UniverCity until 2 in the morning.
You can find pictures from previous events on our gallery page.
Photos from the University Ball 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.
