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Interview with Prof. Dr. Stefan Stieglitz in the courtyard of the campus buildings at Griebnitzsee.

Genuine Participation or a Danger to Our Democracy? – The business information systems experts Stefan Stieglitz and Annika Baumann speak about the chances of social media

Social media have become an integral part of our daily communication and social interaction. They help expand our own networks into the digital space. …
The physical Voltaire Prize in front of the colonnade at the New Palace.

Nominate young researchers for the 2026 Voltaire Prize!

Every year, the University of Potsdam awards the Voltaire Prize for Tolerance, International Understanding, and Respect for Diversity, which is …
Two men shake hands, one holds a printout of a building design up to the camera.

Tremendous Development Boost for the Research Hub

University of Potsdam to receive a new campus on the Brauhausberg

June 2, 2025, was a great day – and not only for the University of Potsdam. With his major donation, Hasso Plattner and his foundation have set new …
Symbolic image: An illustrated white sheep in profile. In the lower half of the sheep's body, you can also see a black wolf sharing part of its body with the sheep.

“It Is About Profit at the Expense of Our Democracy” – Josephine Ballon is a graduate of the University of Potsdam and CEO of the non-profit organization HateAid

The internet provides us with seemingly endless opportunities for participation. We can take part in debates, expand our networks, and get involved …
Digital drawing with simple lines and colours: view of a crowd of people. All but one person in the middle are wearing simple white masks. She is whispering behind her hand. Many seem to be listening to her.

“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 …
Symbolbild mit Sternen auf Siegertreppchen

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 …
Szene in einem naturwissenschaftlichen Museum mit einem Flusspferd und einen Mammutskelett

Hippos lived in Europe during the last ice age

Media Information 09-10-2025 / Nr. 091

Hippos, today restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, survived in central Europe far longer than previously assumed. Analyses of bone finds demonstrate that …
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Katharina Philipowski

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 …
The Perek Telescope in Ondřejov. A very large building with a partially open dome.

Astronomy live – Workshop at the Ondřejov Observatory in the Czech Republic

University of Potsdam celebrates 100th anniversary of the DAAD

The oldest and largest observatory in the Czech Republic is located in Ondřejov near Prague. It is used for scientific observation of the sun and …
Gruppe von Menschen haben sich auf einer Treppe für ein Gruppenfoto aufgestellt

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 …