In order to ensure sustainable internationalization, the University of Potsdam relies on participation in international networks that have different thematic or regional foci. Depending on the topic, these networks are managed in the International Office or in other structural units of the university.
The University of Potsdam is the consortium leader of the EU-funded European University Alliance "European Digital UniverCity" (EDUC), founded in 2019, in which the universities of Potsdam (Germany), Masaryk (Czech Republic), Pécs (Hungary), Cagliari (Italy), Paris-Nanterre (France) and Rennes 1 (France) have joined forces. In 2021, Spain's Jaume I University in Castellón de la Plana and the University of Southeast Norway in Kongsberg also became members of EDUC. The goal of the EDUC Alliance is to create a European Higher Education Area where students, staff, teachers, and researchers from the eight partner universities can learn, teach and work together.
Contact: Dr. Katja Jung, Project Management European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) (katja.junguuni-potsdampde)
The University of Potsdam joined the European University Association (EUA) at the end of 2019. As the largest and most comprehensive network of European universities, the EUA represents more than 800 universities and national rectors' conferences in 48 European countries. The EUA provides its member universities with a forum for sharing expertise, strategic development, and networking. It also conducts joint studies and events. The EUA plays a decisive role in the Bologna Process and, as an independent representative body of higher education institutions, influences EU policy in the areas of higher education, research and innovation.
Contact: Marita Böhning, Senior Advisor for International Affairs / YERUN Coordinator (marita.boehninguuni-potsdampde)
The University of Potsdam joined the international Scholars at Risk Network in March 2017 to set an example in defense of personal and academic freedom and to support students and scholars at risk worldwide. Members of the University of Potsdam can invite scholars at risk or scholars at risk can participate in SAR network activities. The Welcome Center provides advice on further funding and networking opportunities within the framework of the "Philipp Schwartz Initiative" (Humboldt Foundation) and the "Off-University" association.
Information for "Researchers at Risk" (Welcome Center)
Contact: Claudia Rößling, Welcome Center/International Office (welcome-centeruuni-potsdampde)
Since 2022, the University of Potsdam has been a member of the Young European Research Universities Networks (YERUN).The founding goals of the network are to strengthen and expand cooperation in the areas of research, academic education, and service to society. The members of YERUN are high-ranking, young research universities in Europe, which cooperate on an equal basis.
Contact: Marita Böhning, Senior Advisor for International Affairs / YERUN Coordinator (marita.boehninguuni-potsdampde)
The SUNY COIL network emerged from the association of state universities in the US state of New York (SUNY). The global community of practice, with 225+ member institutions, is dedicated to collaborative online international learning, partnership development and professional exchange.
Contact: Frederic Matthé, Center for Qualitative Development of Teaching and Studies (ZfQ) (frederic.mattheuuni-potsdampde )
The interdisciplinary organisation promotes Virtual Exchange and supports (European) educational institutions in their Internationalisation at Home activities through training, research and networking.
https://www.unicollaboration.org/
Contact: Frederic Matthé, Center for Qualitative Development of Teaching and Studies (ZfQ) (frederic.mattheuuni-potsdampde )
