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Zwei Personen stehen auf einem Feld an einem wissenschaftlichen Messgerät, im Hintergrund dunkle Gewitterwolken

Extreme Rainfall – A long-standing hypothesis on temperature dependence finally settled?

Media information 18-04-2025 / No. 042

Flash floods resulting from extreme rainfall pose a major risk to people and infrastructure, especially in urban areas. Higher temperatures due to …
Ein junger Star, der mit einem Forschungssender ausgestattet ist, sitzt auf der Hand eines Menschen

Reduced movement of starlings with parasite infections has a negative impact on their offspring

Press release // Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW), Technische Universität Berlin & University of Potsdam

Infections with parasites often entail no recognisable signs in many wildlife species, but can have still negative effects across generations. …
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 …
Computeranimierte Illustration der Mondoberfläche mit einer Anlage zur Produktion von Solarzellen.

Solar cells on Moon glass – Photovoltaics could provide energy for a future base on Earth's satellite

Media information 04-04-2025 / No. 034

Putting material into space is very expensive - transporting one kilogram to the Moon costs one million euros. So it makes sense to use the resources …
Bild von einer Wiese, auf der ein Stück mit Flatterband abgesperrt ist, darauf zwei junge Menschen

Dark Diversity – Hidden Impact of Human Activities on Nature

Media information 03-04-2025 / Nr. 032

Natural vegetation, especially in regions heavily affected by human activities, often lacks many species that could be present according to their …
Gruppenfoto mit einigen Personen vor einem Gebäude

Achieving more together – The University of Potsdam and Indian Institutes of Technology want to expand their cooperation

Media information 27-03-2025 / Nr. 029

The University of Potsdam and the Indian Institutes of Technology want to consolidate and expand their cooperation in teaching and research. This …
Dr. Andreas Heißel during the interview.

Am I Okay? – Andreas Heißel researches students’ mental health

Emil got lucky: He managed to secure a spot in the degree program of his choice, and even a room in a shared flat. Jackpot! But he already realized in …
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 …
Children in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

How many languages can you learn at the same time? – Ghanaian babies grow up speaking two to six languages

Media information 26-02-2025 / No. 019

Africa is a multilingual continent and many adults speak several languages fluently. An empirical study by a research team led by the Potsdam …
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 …