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From Biotechnology to IT Management: Continuing Education for Specialists and Managers
Absorbing new knowledge, training skills, expanding competencies: Lifelong learning is considered a guarantee of success in a rapidly changing world,... more
Old age without fragility – Young researchers are investigating how the interplay of genes, nutrition, and exercise can influence muscle loss as we age
From the age of 50, many people feel that their strength is gradually diminishing and movements are becoming more and more difficult. This is normal... more
Exercise Doesn't Make Everyone Feel Good – A psychologist and a medical researcher speak about habits, common sense, and motivation
Is exercise healthy? What a question! Everyone knows this, and yet many people find it difficult to exercise regularly, to get their circulation... more
Sports during the Corona Crisis – Training scientist Urs Granacher on the right way to exercise for everybody, even without competitions, gyms or physical education classes
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam Nothing is happening: No balls are rolling, no wheels are turning and there is no movement on the tartan tracks. The measures taken to contain the... more
“Without ifs, ands, or buts” – What needs to be done and what needs to change to effectively contain pandemics
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam Time is of the essence. The novel coronavirus has swiftly spread around the world. Research into vaccines and medicines is being conducted... more
"People are called upon to support each other" - Social scientist Prof. Dr. Roland Verwiebe on the corona pandemic
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam It might seem as if health crises such as the current corona pandemic spared no one. Yet, the existential threat posed by job loss and financial... more
Loss of control and unpredictability – Prof. Dr. Barbara Krahé on the psychosocial consequences of the corona pandemic
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam The coronavirus does not only threaten people's physical health, but also presents them with the great challenge of avoiding personal contacts and... more
Skin essentials - Goals, obstacles, and successes: the path to entrepreneurship is paved with work and surprises
Two economists and a communication designer teamed up to start a business. The three see their professional future in the cosmetics industry. The... more
Professional with a profile – Marvin Dogue is a professional athlete and has been studying business administration at the University of Potsdam since the winter semester 2017/18
As a modern pentathlete he loves variety. His sport is the most important thing for Marvin Dogue – his studies and leisure time come second.... more