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Knowledge transfer

Mädchen vor Posterwand mit roten Post-its
Photo: Thomas Roese

Sharing and passing on knowledge not only creates innovations. Research gains more visibility, new input is generated and society's acceptance of science increases. Potsdam Transfer encourages scientists at the University of Potsdam to pass on knowledge and communicate it in a comprehensible way, and passes on its own knowledge and methodological skills.

Knowledge transfer to education

Project-oriented competences

In a cooperation with the Hannah-Arendt-Gymnasium Potsdam, we support pupils in developing their creativity and project-oriented thinking. During a workshop day, the young people are given presentation skills and creative methods to help them get their first own project off the ground.

Offers for scientists at the university

Mann und Schüler auf einer Veranstaltung im Dialog über Wissenschaft

Knowledge transfer to society

We promote dialogue between science and society and support you in communicating your scientific findings to the public.

Projects with social benefits

Here you will find an overview of projects and research results whose application has social benefits.

Formats for knowledge transfer

Uni finds the city

Under the motto "Uni findet Stadt",  the University of Potsdam is moving into the centre of the city with lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops to show what research is actually being carried out. The Department of Press and Public Relations at the University of Potsdam is the point of contact for this event.

Science Slam

University scientists swap their laboratory for the stage and slam their research topics for the audience's favour. Potsdam Transfer regularly organises science slams together with the Press and Public Relations Department of the University of Potsdam. These take place both on the Golm campus of the University of Potsdam and in co-operation with the Waschhaus Potsdam in Schiffbauergasse. All important information about the next Science Slam can be found here.

Pint of Science

Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival and offers scientists the opportunity to present their research to a wide audience in a relaxed pub atmosphere. During the three-day event, researchers can present their projects in an understandable and entertaining way and enter into direct dialogue with interested parti

Heimspiel Wissenschaft

"HEIMSPIEL WISSENSCHAFT is a nationwide series of events that brings scientists together with citizens in their rural hometowns. Researchers answer questions and engage in discussions with their guests. The BMBF-funded dialogue format provides space for questions and concerns from the public about research and was initiated by the German Rectors' Conference, con gressa GmbH and WisskommLab. Since 2025, Heimspiel has been continued by many universities.

Potsdam Science Day

The Potsdam Science Day offers researchers an excellent platform to present their latest scientific findings to the public. On this eventful day, you can enter into direct dialogue with interested members of the public through exciting lectures, interactive experiments and interesting exhibitions.

Open Day at the Potsdam Science Park

The Open Day at the Potsdam Science Park invites researchers to present their own scientific work, gain insights into research institutes and laboratories, make their research visible, make valuable contacts and increase the fascination for science and technology in society.