News from the University of Potsdam
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“We need a more complex picture of ecological processes.” – Why a paradigm shift towards an individual-based ecology is necessary
The world is in crisis. But not only climate change is alarming researchers; the biodiversity crisis has also assumed threatening proportions. There... more
“Soils build the basis for existence of lives on our planet” – Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Batswana soil scientist Peter Eze
Peter N. Eze is a soil scientist and professor at the Botswana International University of Science & Technology. His research centers on pure and... more
Natural flood prevention – higher trust through better communication
In many places today, dikes are being moved back, and floodplains are being revitalised in order to give the river more space during times of... more
World Record Efficiency – Important progress in all-perovskite tandem solar cells
Improving solar cells to increase their energy efficiency is necessary to become independent from fossil energy sources. Prof. Dewei Zhao from Sichuan... more
From Africa to the GDR and back – Marcia Schenck’s research on labor migration brings together individual and world history
Marica C. Schenck is a historian and professor of global history at the University of Potsdam. Her specialty is the big picture, global contexts. It... more
A Long-Term Partnership – Delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology Visits the University of Potsdam
A delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Roorkee, India, visited the University of Potsdam on March 20. The aim of the talks was... more
With Kudu, Eland, and Springbok – How Wildlife Management Can Help the Savanna
The savanna: individual groups of trees stand picturesquely on wide plains, large herds of wild animals pass by, watched vigilantly by prides of lions... moreStatement – Condemnation of discriminatory, violent attacks on students in Golm
Recently there has been harassment and discrimination at the university campus in Golm. There have also been break-ins, swastika graffiti, and... more
One Problem, Many Perspectives – How Irene Heidt Teaches Prospective English Language Teachers to Understand Racism from a Critical Perspective
Innovative teaching projects 2022 Racism is a problem. Especially for those who experience it every day and suffer from its manifold forms and consequences. However, overcoming racism... more