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“Ambitious But Not Presumptuous” – President Oliver Günther about research excellence at the University of Potsdam
The University of Potsdam wants to establish itself in the top tier of international research universities. For this purpose, it has submitted three... more
Researching Limits to Recognize Possibilities – The Collaborative Research Center 1287 investigates the “variability of language”
Undoubtedly, language is one of the most versatile tools used by humans. This is because of its variability, which manifests across all levels – from... more
“Security is One of the Most Important Concerns of Society Today” – New “WaterHub” aims to facilitate the networking of research on Water water extremes
Two thirds of the Earth’s surface are covered by water. It dominates our everyday lives, even if we do not always notice it. But there is trouble if... more
Forging New Alliances – The Research Training Group minor cosmopolitanisms wants to encourage dialogue
Cosmopolitans are at home everywhere; the world is their home. Neighbors, friends, like-minded people, and peers all around. A charming idea that, in... more
Can Artificial Intelligence Prevent Diseases? – With the help of self-learning methods, researchers analyze which risk of disease lies in our genes
About 1.7 million people from Europe and the US provide the database for a large-scale interdisciplinary research project. Their genetic information... more
Climate Witnesses on the Seabed – Dr. Manfred Mudelsee develops statistical methods to evaluate data from climate archives
Natural climate archives provide a glimpse into bygone times. Researchers extract data from these archives that go back thousands, hundreds of... more
From Cagliari to Potsdam and the Internet - Master's Student Patrizia Boi Comes to the University of Potsdam with an EDUC scholarship
For Patrizia Boi, EDUC is a stroke of luck and has long been more than just an acronym. Thanks to the European University Alliance, which is led by... more
Living sustainably, but how? - Third International Summer School on Sustainability at the University of Potsdam
What will the earth look like in the future? How can we live so that future generations will still be able to make the earth their home? For the third... more
Recognizing dangers during floods and droughts: Science looks at risks of extreme events
Masses of water pushing mud and piling up debris. Idyllic streams that turn into raging rivers within just a few hours, burying bridges, houses, and... more