“We Must Actively Defend Our Democracy” – Why the political structure of our country is both able to defend itself and vulnerable
Democracies around the world are under pressure – and in retreat. The current “Transformation Index” of the Bertelsmann Stiftung from March 2024 drew …
University of Potsdam Still Going Strong in THE Ranking of Best Universities Worldwide
Media Information 09-10-2025 / Nr. 092
In the current edition of the renowned “Times Higher Education” (THE) ranking, the University of Potsdam was able to retain its top position from the …
Hippos, today restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, survived in central Europe far longer than previously assumed. Analyses of bone finds demonstrate that …
Verse Novellas - Medieval, rhyming, and worth listening to
Lecherous priests, cunning students, rebellious genitals—the characters in medieval verse novellas are extremely colorful. But unlike fables or fairy …
Connections to East Asia – University of Potsdam to Cooperate with Japanese Universities
Media Ininformation 11-09-2025 / Nr. 085
The University of Potsdam is expanding its network of international partnerships and will be cooperating with the Japanese universities of Saitama and …
Moving fast – How “runaway stars” shape the landscape of galactic supernova remnants
Media Information 11-09-2025 / Nr. 084
Considering the star movement is an important, yet hitherto neglected ingredient for the study of the supernova-remnant population at very-high-energy …
Expanding the German-Australian Partnership – Delegation from Macquarie University Visits the University of Potsdam
Media Ininformation 11-09-2025 / Nr. 083
The University of Potsdam intends to intensify its strategic cooperation with Macquarie University in Sydney. To this end, University President Prof. …
