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University of Potsdam Moves up to 17th Place Worldwide in THE Ranking of Young Universities and Remains at the Top in Germany

Media information 14-05-2024 / No. 035

The University of Potsdam achieved an excellent 17th place in the Times Higher Education Ranking of universities that are under 50 years old, …
Christina Wolff, Central Equal Opportunity Commissioner and head of the Equal Opportunity Coordination Office at the University of Potsdam

“A Culture That Is Less Misogynistic Benefits Everyone at the University” – Christina Wolff on the Long Road to Equal Rights at Universities

We have been celebrating International Women's Day in March for over 100 years. It has its roots in the female workers' movement formed around …

"Reclaiming Europe" – University of Potsdam Supports Manifesto by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities

The University of Potsdam is one of the first signatories of the "Reclaiming Europe" appeal published today by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of …

Moving Forward with Renewed Strength and a Defined Profile: Science and Humanities Council Considers the University of Potsdam a Driving Force

Media information 29-01-2024 / No. 012

Continuing to set a good example, initiating new collaborations, and enhancing its own profile – that is what the German Science and Humanities …
Israelische Flagge im Vordergrund, im Hintergrund Landschaft

University of Potsdam Condemns Attacks against Israel

The University of Potsdam condemns the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Hamas and assures partners of its support. “We are profoundly shocked by the …

University of Potsdam Once More in Group 201–250 in THE Ranking of Best Universities Worldwide

In the current 20th edition of the renowned “Times Higher Education” (THE) ranking, the University of Potsdam was able to retain its top position from …
Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D. (right) and Prof. Dr. Andreas Borowski (left)

President of the University of Potsdam Re-Elected for Another Six Years – Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., Wants to Stay on Course

Today, the Senate of the University of Potsdam elected the incumbent, President Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., for a third term of office starting on …
Brandenburgs Ministerin für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Dr. Manja Schüle

“That would be an accolade!” – Dr. Manja Schüle, Minister for Science, Research, and Culture of the Federal State of Brandenburg, hopes that Potsdam will succeed in the Excellence Strategy of the German Federal Government

The University of Potsdam will submit three applications for the next round of the Excellence Strategy of the German Federal and State Governments …
Uni-Präsident Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D.

“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 …

Uni Potsdam ranks 22nd THE Rankings of Young Universities. And Number One in Germany

The University of Potsdam continues to advance in the Times Higher Education Rankings, or THE Rankings, of universities under 50 years old, claiming …