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Forschende beugen sich über Geräte bei einer Übung im Gelände

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 3: Methodology ranging from soil analysis to drone flying

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today, after a quick breakfast, we set off on our first field excursion. The site is just a short drive away, and after our bus helps "de-bush" the …
Haus vor einem Berg

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 1: Get to know NamTip

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today is the start of our NamTip Winter School, to which students from the Namibian universities NUST and UNAM are participating. These institutions …
Entisar Karkoli in front of a blackboard.

“Teaching Children – Maybe It Is the Same All Over the World” – Syrian teacher Entisar Karkokli teaches at an elementary school in Wittenberge

Let's start with a game. Entisar Karkokli fans out cards in her hand, lifting them high above her head. “Who wants to draw first?” Hands are raised. …
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 …
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 vor Haus 9 der Universität Potsdam

"Lehramt.International" – DAAD Project Enters Second Funding Phase

University of Potsdam celebrates 100th anniversary of the DAAD

Around 40 percent of pupils in German classrooms have a history of immigration. Many of them were born here, others have only been in Germany for a …
View of the Lituya Glacier: the ice front still protrudes some 40 to 50 meters out of the water.

When Glacial Lakes Burst Out – Field Research in Alaska Close to the Pulse of Climate Change

August 1, 2024. A disaster alert goes off in the US city of Juneau. Within a very short time, the Mendenhall River swells, huge masses of water pour …
Timilehin Ogunnusi (li.) und Pascal Kienast bringen sich ins EDUC Think Lab ein.

Strengthening a Sense of Belonging – In the EDUC Think Lab, Students Develop Digital Tools for the European University Alliance

“Hello, EDUC, I study History and Philosophy at the University of Potsdam. What courses are available for me in the EDUC course catalogue?” – “Good …
View of Nainital at Lake Naini

Downhill – Environmental Scientists Investigate How Natural Disasters Become More Likely Due to Human Influences

Somewhere in the Indian part of the Himalayas: Narrow roads wind their way along steep slopes, cutting almost playful lines into the rugged rock. It …