International Week 2025 - Live Program
Here's what you can expect at our International Week 2025!
On this page, you'll find all the events happening from November 10 to 14, 2025.
Whether you're looking for a first overview, detailed information, or a chance to chat with other students who share your wanderlust, International Week offers a wide range of live information sessions for you!
Please note that the following program is preliminary and will be expanded in the coming weeks. The respective event format (online, hybrid, or on-site) is listed for each event.
Live Program - sorted by days
10. November 2025 (Monday)
Erasmus+ for Employees of the University of Potsdam (in German) |
Pia Kettmann & Wiebke Giese (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on ways to go abroad for PhDs, lecturers, and employees. Including a Q&A session at the end.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68265118927
Meeting ID: 682 6511 8927
Code: 95442635
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Julia Willfurth (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Language Café English (in English) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in English. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
14:00 - 15:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
Language Café German as a Foreign Language (in German) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in German. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Info-Event on "Migration Law" for PhDs, PostDocs, and Researchers (in English) |
Welcome Center Potsdam (International Office)
Please register for participation in advance via wcp_eventsuuni-potsdampde.
15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Studying Abroad with the Erasmus+ Program (in German) |
Pia Kettmann & Julia Willfurth (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event about the partner institutions in Europe, the Erasmus+ scholarship, and tips for your application.
Looking for inspiration? An overview of the exchange places available at our European partner institutions can be found in our Search Engine!
16:00 - 17:30 | Campus Griebnitzsee, building 6, lecture hall 01
Language Café Spanish (in Spanish) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN SPANISH: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in Spanish. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
11. November 2025 (Tuesday)
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Franziska Stimming (Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information for all students at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences who are interested in going abroad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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How to establish sustainable international cooperations (in English) |
Katharina Schmitt & Silke Brodersen (International Office)
Keynote on the question of how sustainable cooperations can be built in the university context, as well as which potential and risks they carry. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Global Classrooms, Local Impact: "Internationalization at Home" at the UP (Pitch Session) (in German) |
Markus Fischer & Nora Swaboda (EDUC), Frederic Matthé (ZfQ)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Discover how international collaboration can take place right in the seminar room and on campus. In this session, lecturers will present innovative formats such as COIL and Virtual Exchange and how they can be integrated into on-site teaching. Students will report on their own transformative experiences and how these opportunities have shaped their skills and perspectives. Together, short inspiring contributions will demonstrate the invaluable value of exchanging ideas across cultures without having to travel.
13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
Forum: Shaping Internationalisation Together (in German) |
Markus Fischer & Nora Swaboda (EDUC), Frederic Matthé (ZfQ)
This forum invites participants to exchange ideas, challenges, and wishes for the future of internationalized higher education. Across status groups, we want to discuss the opportunities and challenges of internationalization and consider how it can be made more inclusive and effective.
14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
EDUC Sustainable Virtual Campus: Your [digital and international] world just got bigger (in German) |
Giovanni Fonseca (EDUC)
EVENT IN GERMAN: What is the “EDUC Sustainable Virtual Campus” and why do we need it to promote internationalization? In this exchange, you will gain an overview of the digital technologies that effectively support activities within EDUC. We will introduce you to the various services that make up our Virtual Campus and show you their best use cases for promoting international cooperation with our EDUC partners. We look forward to answering all your questions.
15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
Studying Abroad at our Partner Universities outside of Europe (in German) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on studying abroad at one of our partner universities outside of Europe during your studies at UP, as well as tips for your application. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session and exchange with former exchange students.
16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/62508839025
Meeting ID: 625 0883 9025
Code: 26784946
12. November 2025 (Wednesday)
International Career Day (in English) |
Career Service
On November 12, the Career Services team will host an information and orientation day for international students. The program includes short one-on-one counseling and workshops on career preparation topics. Designed specifically for international students, this event will be in English only.
Please visit the following website for more information as well as the detailed program: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/career-service/international-career-day
10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Open Zoom Consultation with the Buddy Program (in German and English) |
Carol Bostfleisch (International Office)
The Incoming Team of the International Office will advise you individually on your questions regarding the Buddy program. Prior registration is not required.
13:00 - 14:00 Uhr | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/67696282186
Meeting ID: 676 9628 2186
Code: 99715019
International Get-Together - Students for Students |
(Erasmus Student Network Potsdam, International Office)
All students are welcome to attend this informal event with local and international students at the University of Potsdam.
15:00 - 17:00 | NIL Cellar (Campus Neues Palais, building 11, entrance to cellar)
Internships Abroad (in German) |
Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on the topics of internships abroad as well as cooperation internships worldwide. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64380996314
Meeting ID: 643 8099 6314
Code: 80000635
Language Café French (in French) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in French. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
16:00 - 17:00 | Campus Griebnitzsee, Mediothek, building 6, room 0.13
How to Fund your Internship with Erasmus+ (in German) |
LEONARDO Office Brandenburg & Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/62604770298
Meeting ID: 626 0477 0298
Code: 98912957
Language Café English (in English) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in English. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
13. November 2025 (Thursday)
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Dr. Stefan Pfeil (Primary School Education) & Doris Dlugos (Education Science)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for all students who would like to go abroad during their teacher education degree (Primarstufe, Lehramt Sek. 1 & 2) or during their Bachelor Education Science. No prior registration required.
10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68127027118
Meeting ID: 681 2702 7118
Code: 02589752
Open Zoom Consultation with the Incoming Team for International Exchange Students (in German and English) |
Fabian Wähner (International Office)
The Incoming Team of the International Office will advise you individually on your questions regarding your stay in Potsdam. No prior registration required.
10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/95768773286
Meeting ID: 95768773286
Code: 22678818
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Pia Kettmann (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Linguistic Preparation for a Semester Abroad, and Language Tests for English (in German) |
Steffen Skowronek (Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for students interested in learning about the Zessko's offer concerning linguistic preparation and language tests for English as a Second Lagnguage. No prior registration required.
15:00 - 15:45 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom.us/j/2565507293
No login code required.
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Prof. Dr. Meik Thöne (Law Faculty)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for students of the Law Faculty, who are intersted in going aborad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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Language Café German as a Foreign Language (in German) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in German. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
16:00 - 17:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
Studying at UP - Information for future Exchange Students (in English) |
Iris Dupont-Nivet & Ute Minckert (International Office)
Information for students of our partner universities, who are interested in or planning to do an exchange semester at the University of Potsdam. No prior registration required.
16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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Information Event on "Rentenversicherung in Deutschland" / German Pension Insurance (DRV) for PhDs, Post-Docs, and Researchers (in English) |
Welcome Center Potsdam (International Office)
Please register for participation in advance via wcp_eventsuuni-potsdampde.
16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Studying Abroad and Internships Abroad for Students of Teacher Education (in German) |
Larisa Subašić & Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
Marie Rüdiger & Stefanie Goertz (ZeLB)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on semester abroad opportunities for students of teaching degrees from all faculties at the University of Potsdam. Followed by a Q&A session with former and current exchange students and interns. No prior registration required.
16:00 - 17:45 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68558280748
Meeting ID: 685 5828 0748
Kenncode: 54875950
Legal Aspects of the Job Entry in Germany (in English) |
Fabian Wähner (International Office) & Career Service
In this online lecture, a lawyer specialized on immigration law, will inform international (non-EU) students about legal aspects of working in Germany. The event is aimed at students from non-EU countries who have a residence permit to study.
Please register for participation in advance via https://career-service.uni-potsdam.de/seminartermin/detail?st_id=746
16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Studying Abroad as a Freemover (in German) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on how to organize and apply for a semester abroad at an institution that is not a partner institution of the University of Potsdam. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session. No prior registration required.
18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/63881071922
Meeting ID: 638 8107 1922
Code: 68945415
Language Café Arabic (in Arabic) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN ARABIC: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in Arabic. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
18:00 - 19:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
14. November 2025 (Friday)
Short-term Mobilities Abroad with EDUC and Erasmus+ (in German) |
Judith Rode & Pia Kettmann (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Overview of short-term mobility options to go abroad, such as Summer Schools or Winter Schools. No prior registration required.
10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/69194889117
Meeting ID: 691 9488 9117
Code: 42014822
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Wiebke Giese (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
GOstralia!-GOmerica! Semester Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, USA & South East Asia as a Free Mover |
(GOstralia!-GOmerica!)
Information on countries, study abroad opportunities, financing, and 'Auslands-BAföG' as well as exclusive scholarships, application procedure, and insider tips.
13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83047681154
Meeting ID: 830 4768 1154
No login code required.
Anyone Can Go Abroad - Making an international experience despite constraints (in German) |
Julia Willfurth & Wiebke Giese (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information and support services for students who have concerns about the feasibility of going abroad: disability, chronic illness, children, non-academic parental background, time, language, or financial concerns — we offer solutions for a wide range of situations. No prior registration required.
14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64009611690
Meeting ID: 640 0961 1690
Code: 71444805
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Dr. Maximilian Rabe (Psychology)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information for all students of Psychology who are interested in going abroad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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Programm - sorted by topics
Going Abroad
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Julia Willfurth (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
Monday, 10.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Studying Abroad with the Erasmus+ Program (in German) |
Pia Kettmann & Julia Willfurth (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event about the partner institutions in Europe, the Erasmus+ scholarship, and tips for your application.
Looking for inspiration? An overview of the exchange places available at our European partner institutions can be found in our Search Engine!
Monday, 10.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:30 | Campus Griebnitzsee, building 6, lecture hall 01
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Franziska Stimming (Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information for all students at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences who are interested in going abroad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Studying Abroad at our Partner Universities outside of Europe (in German) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on studying abroad at one of our partner universities outside of Europe during your studies at UP, as well as tips for your application. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session and exchange with former exchange students.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/62508839025
Meeting ID: 625 0883 9025
Code: 26784946
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Internships Abroad (in German) |
Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on the topics of internships abroad as well as cooperation internships worldwide. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Zoom-Link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64380996314
Meeting-ID: 643 8099 6314
Kenncode: 80000635
How to Fund your Internship with Erasmus+ (in German) |
LEONARDO Office Brandenburg & Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
Zoom-Link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/62604770298
Meeting-ID: 626 0477 0298
Kenncode: 98912957
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Dr. Stefan Pfeil (Primary School Education) & Doris Dlugos (Education Science)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for all students who would like to go abroad during their teacher education degree (Primarstufe, Lehramt Sek. 1 & 2) or during their Bachelor Education Science. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68127027118
Meeting ID: 681 2702 7118
Code: 02589752
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Pia Kettmann (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
Linguistic Preparation for a Semester Abroad, and Language Tests for English (in German) |
Steffen Skowronek (Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for students interested in learning about the Zessko's offer concerning linguistic preparation and language tests for English as a Second Lagnguage. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 15:00 - 15:45 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom.us/j/2565507293
No login code required.
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Prof. Dr. Meik Thöne (Law Faculty)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information event for students of the Law Faculty, who are intersted in going aborad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: tba
Meeting ID: tba
Code: tba
Studying Abroad and Internships Abroad for Students of Teacher Education (in German) |
Larisa Subašić & Elisabeth Borsdorf (International Office)
Marie Rüdiger & Stefanie Goertz (ZeLB)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on semester abroad opportunities for students of teaching degrees from all faculties at the University of Potsdam. Followed by a Q&A session with former and current exchange students and interns. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:45 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68558280748
Meeting ID: 685 5828 0748
Code: 54875950
Studying Abroad as a Freemover (in German) |
Larisa Subašić (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on how to organize and apply for a semester abroad at an institution that is not a partner institution of the University of Potsdam. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Zoom-Link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/63881071922
Meeting-ID: 638 8107 1922
Code: 68945415
Short-term Mobilities Abroad with EDUC and Erasmus+ (in German) |
Judith Rode & Pia Kettmann (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Overview of short-term mobility options to go abroad, such as Summer Schools or Winter Schools. No prior registration required.
Friday, 14.11.2025, 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/69194889117
Meeting ID: 691 9488 9117
Code: 42014822
Open Zoom Consultation with the Outgoing Team (German and English) |
Wiebke Giese (International Office)
The International Office's Outgoing Team advises you on individual questions concerning a semester abroad during your studies. No prior registration required.
Friday, 14.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61057403968
Meeting ID: 610 5740 3968
Code: 53765808
GOstralia!-GOmerica! Semester Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, USA & South East Asia as a Free Mover |
(GOstralia!-GOmerica!)
Information on countries, study abroad opportunities, financing, and 'Auslands-BAföG' as well as exclusive scholarships, application procedure, and insider tips.
Friday, 14.11.2025, 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83047681154
Meeting ID: 830 4768 1154
No login code required.
Anyone Can Go Abroad - Making an international experience despite constraints (in German) |
Julia Willfurth & Wiebke Giese (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information and support services for students who have concerns about the feasibility of going abroad: disability, chronic illness, children, non-academic parental background, time, language, or financial concerns — we offer solutions for a wide range of situations. No prior registration required.
Friday, 14.11.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64009611690
Meeting ID: 640 0961 1690
Code: 71444805
Meet your Departmental Exchange Coordinator (in German) |
Dr. Maximilian Rabe (Psychology)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information for all students of Psychology who are interested in going abroad during their studies at the UP. No prior registration required.
Friday, 14.11.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: tba
Meeting ID: tba
Code: tba
From Abroad
Language Café German as a Foreign Language (in German) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in German. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Monday, 10.11.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Info-Event on "Migration Law" for PhDs, PostDocs, and Researchers |
Welcome Center Potsdam (International Office)
Please register for participation in advance via wcp_events@uni-potsdam.de.
Monday, 10.11.2025, 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Open Zoom Consultation with the Incoming Team for International Exchange Students (in German and English) |
Fabian Wähner (International Office)
The Incoming Team of the International Office will advise you individually on your questions regarding your stay in Potsdam. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/95768773286
Meeting ID: 95768773286
Code: 22678818
Language Café German as a Foreign Language (in German) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in German. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
Studying at UP - Information for future Exchange Students (in English) |
Iris Dupont-Nivet & Ute Minckert (International Office)
Information for students of our partner universities, who are interested in or planning to do an exchange semester at the University of Potsdam. No prior registration required.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: tba
Meeting ID: tba
Code: tba
Information Event on "Rentenversicherung in Deutschland" / German Pension Insurance (DRV) for PhDs, Post-Docs, and Researchers (in English) |
Welcome Center Potsdam (International Office)
Please register for participation in advance via wcp_events@uni-potsdam.de.
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Legal Aspects of the Job Entry in Germany (in English) |
Fabian Wähner (International Office) & Career Service
In this online lecture, a lawyer specialized on immigration law, will inform international (non-EU) students about legal aspects of working in Germany. The event is aimed at students from non-EU countries who have a residence permit to study.
Please register for participation in advance via https://career-service.uni-potsdam.de/seminartermin/detail?st_id=746
16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
International @Home
Language Café English (in English) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in English. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Monday, 10.11.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
Language Café Spanish (in Spanish) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN SPANISH: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in Spanish. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Monday, 10.11.2025, 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Open Zoom Consultation with the Buddy Program (in German and English) |
Carol Bostfleisch (International Office)
The Incoming Team of the International Office will advise you individually on your questions regarding the Buddy program. Prior registration is not required.
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 13:00 - 14:00 Uhr | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/67696282186
Meeting ID: 676 9628 2186
Code: 99715019
International Get-Together - Students for Students |
(Erasmus Student Network Potsdam, International Office)
All students are welcome to attend this informal event with local and international students at the University of Potsdam.
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 15:00 - 17:00 | NIL Cellar (Campus Neues Palais, building 11, entrance to cellar)
Language Café French (in French) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in French. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 16:00 - 17:00 | Campus Griebnitzsee, Mediothek, building 6, room 0.13
Language Café English (in English) |
(Zessko)
Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in English. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Language Café Arabic (in Arabic) |
(Zessko)
EVENT IN ARABIC: Conversation, games, and discussions about language, culture, and politics in Arabic. Everyone is welcome!
Registration and more information via: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/zessko/independent-study/sprachcafes
Thursday, 13.11.2025, 18:00 - 19:00 | Campus Am Neuen Palais, Mediothek, building 19, room 2.11
International Career Day
International Career Day (in English) |
Career Service
On November 12, the Career Services team will host an information and orientation day for international students. The program includes short one-on-one counseling and workshops on career preparation topics. Designed specifically for international students, this event will be in English only.
Please visit the following website for more information as well as the detailed program: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/career-service/international-career-day
Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
International Cooperation
Erasmus+ for Employees of the University of Potsdam (in German) |
Pia Kettmann & Wiebke Giese (International Office)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Information on ways to go abroad for PhDs, lecturers, and employees. Including a Q&A session at the end.
Monday, 10.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/68265118927
Meeting ID: 682 6511 8927
Code: 95442635
How to establish sustainable international cooperations (in English) |
Katharina Schmitt & Silke Brodersen (International Office)
Keynote on the question of how sustainable cooperations can be built in the university context, as well as which potential and risks they carry. No prior registration required.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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Global Classrooms, Local Impact: "Internationalization at Home" at the UP (Pitch Session) (in German) |
Markus Fischer & Nora Swaboda (EDUC), Frederic Matthé (ZfQ)
EVENT IN GERMAN: Discover how international collaboration can take place right in the seminar room and on campus. In this session, lecturers will present innovative formats such as COIL and Virtual Exchange and how they can be integrated into on-site teaching. Students will report on their own transformative experiences and how these opportunities have shaped their skills and perspectives. Together, short inspiring contributions will demonstrate the invaluable value of exchanging ideas across cultures without having to travel.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
Forum: Shaping Internationalisation Together (in German) |
Markus Fischer & Nora Swaboda (EDUC), Frederic Matthé (ZfQ)
This forum invites participants to exchange ideas, challenges, and wishes for the future of internationalized higher education. Across status groups, we want to discuss the opportunities and challenges of internationalization and consider how it can be made more inclusive and effective.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
EDUC Sustainable Virtual Campus: Your [digital and international] world just got bigger (in German) |
Giovanni Fonseca (EDUC)
EVENT IN GERMAN: What is the “EDUC Sustainable Virtual Campus” and why do we need it to promote internationalization? In this exchange, you will gain an overview of the digital technologies that effectively support activities within EDUC. We will introduce you to the various services that make up our Virtual Campus and show you their best use cases for promoting international cooperation with our EDUC partners. We look forward to answering all your questions.
Tuesday, 11.11.2025, 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Zoom link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/64043319597
Meeting ID: 640 4331 9597
Code: 71456039
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