Video blog of the President of the University of Potsdam
The President of the University of Potsdam talks about current events at the university in his video blog.
On this page you will find all video messages in descending chronological order.
10 April 2024
Welcome summer semester 2024!
University operations start (Episode 37)
The video blog with subtitles on Video.UP
21 December 2023
Merry Christmas!
The University of Potsdam wishes everyone a relaxing festive season. (Episode 36)
9 October 2023
Let’s go! Start of semester!
Welcome to the winter semester 2023/24 at the University of Potsdam! (Episode 35)
28 July 2023
For equal opportunities and respect
UP says goodbye to the semester break (Episode 34)
The video blog with subtitles on Video.UP
English version starts at 3:23.
25 April 2023
Diverse start to the summer semester – Campus life has a lot to offer
English version starts at 4:39.
8 March 2023
Appeal for donations for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey
University of Potsdam cooperates with Johanniter Unfallhilfe
Text version of the video blog (episode 32)
The video blog with subtitles on Media.UP
Link to the donation campaign: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/nachrichten/detail/2023-02-15-spendenaktion-zum-erdbeben-in-der-tuerkei-und-in-syrien
14 December 2022
Merry Christmas - the President thanks you for your commitment and solidarity
English version starts at 2:47.
13 October 2022
Let's go Campus - University of Potsdam starts on-campus semester (Episode 30)
English version starts at 3:44.
1 June 2022
Solidarity and transparency - The President's video blog (episode 29)
English version starts at 2:47.
11 April 2022
Solidarity and Transparency - The President's video blog
English version starts at 4:04.
8 March 2022
23 February 2022
Normality in Sight – Face-to-face teaching envisaged for summer semester
English version starts at 2:02.
17 January 2022
Saving Face-To-Face Teaching – UP sticks to 2G
English version starts at 1:42.
15 December 2021
Normality in sight - summer semester in presence planned
25 October 2021
Life returns to campus.
Winter semester starts with on-site attendance for the most part.
14 September 2021
Get the vaccine now!
To facilitate face-to-face teaching at the University of Potsdam.
14 July 2021
Vaccination appeal by the President of the University:
For a return to on-site teaching
15 June 2021
Lots of good news:
The University of Potsdam is planning the winter semester in on-site attendance
12 May 2021
Positively minded: University employees are now eligible to be vaccinated
Uni Potsdam expects campus life to return in summer
29 March 2021
Digital is still the norm, for the time being – rapid tests are possible at the UP
The summer semester 2021 will also start digitally. Over time, we hope for a gradual return to on-site attendance.
19 February 2021
Digital end of semester - UP hopes for relaxation from end of March
22 January 2021
Digital mode at the University of Potsdam extended until 14 February
More home office and more medical masks
8 January 2021
Winter semester ends digitally
Pandemic continues to grip university operations
3 November 2020
Some in-person courses remain!
The winter semester starts under difficult conditions. Masks are mandatory inside university buildings – even in the lecture halls. Libraries and dining halls will remain open.
29 October 2020
What do students expect from their university in times of Corona?
University President Günther is in discussion with Jonathan Wiegers, who represents the students.
4 August 2020
Continuing at a distance! Normal operations not possible yet at the University of Potsdam
With the distance and hygiene regulations still in place, no more than a quarter of the courses in the winter semester can be offered in face-to-face formats. This is the realistic assessment of the room planning experts, who are currently making the most of the available capacities.
14 July 2020
Space planning for the winter semester in full swing
Survey on the digital summer semester offers valuable results. They are to be incorporated into any further planning.
25 June 2020
Celebratory, but digital: A different kind of graduation ceremony!
The plans for the winter semester 2020/21 are also taking shape. The President of the University of Potsdam announces that there is to be considerably more on-site teaching.
10 June 2020
Debate on the digital semester in full swing
University of Potsdam launches survey to gather information on experiences with online teaching. Only after the evaluation is completed will the combination of digital and on-site formats for the coming winter semester be determined.
27 May 2020
Looking to the future: UP is searching for a smart hybrid model for teaching and studying
What is the right balance between digital and face-to-face formats? What will be possible in the winter semester? UP is preparing for various scenarios.
13 May 2020
Limited operations on campus
The easing process continues cautiously. But teaching will remain digital. And for the double burden of having to reconcile work and childcare, the President of the University of Potsdam announces support.
6 May 2020
Gradual easing! But the semester will remain digital.
The UP will be in limited operation from 4 May.
Libraries and laboratories will open with some restrictions. Delayed examinations are going to take place with due regard to the applicable hygiene and distance regulations.
Starting next week, some cafeterias will be offering their products to go.
28 April 2020
The summer semester has started!
The library in Golm will re-open on May 4. The President of the University of Potsdam announces a further gradual easing of restrictions in his video blog (episode 6).
21 April 2020
Start of the digital summer semester! The President of the University of Potsdam says chances for a possible easing of restrictions are good.
14 April 2020
Easing corona restrictions – when and how? The President of the University of Potsdam talks about the next steps in episode 4 of his video blog.
6 April 2020
In his video blog (episode 3), the President of the University of Potsdam, Prof. Oliver Günther, calls on students to take advantage of the digital courses to be offered. The summer semester is taking place, just in a different way. Important deadlines will be extended. School students can also prepare for enrollment in the winter semester 2020/21. The University President thanks everyone for their adaptability, flexibility and support in this unfortunate situation.
30 March 2020
New information for international students, regulations for the use of the PUCK and the obligation to register can be found under "Studies and Teaching".
What happens next with examinations, the semester and online teaching? University President Oliver Günther provides information in his video blog (episode 2):