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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 …
Illustration des Meeresbodens

Why Do Submarine Canyons Form in Places Where the Seafloor Is Particularly Steep?

Submarine canyons are large, kilometer-deep gorges on the seafloor along continental margins that transport sediments, nutrients, and carbon from …
Vier Frauen mit einem gemeinsamen Buch

Ten questions for a book – “Educating Teachers for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship”

Ten questions for a book, posed to Prof. Dr. Britta Freitag-Hild, Stefanie Goertz, Prof. Dr. Isolde Malmberg, and Prof. Dr. Linda P. Juang, editors of …
Vier Personen stehen auf der Freitreppe des Süd-Communs

Strong development boost for the science location Brandenburg and the science hub Potsdam – University of Potsdam to receive a new campus on the Brauhausberg and Hasso Plattner Institute to be significantly expanded at Grieb-nitzsee

The University of Potsdam (UP) is adding a new campus: Over the next ten years, the historic site of the former state parliament on the Brauhausberg …
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 …
Portrait of a young woman holding up a magnifying glass to her eye

“Are you an eye-catcher?” – A new campaign aims to draw attention to blind spots within inclusion

The Duden dictionary defines an eye-catcher as “something or someone that stands out from the ordinary and thus attracts a lot of attention.” A …
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 …
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 …