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Whether you are looking for learning strategies, exam preparation, or personal guidance, our free event series offers practical insights, workshops, and plenty of space for your questions. Discover valuable tools to make the most of your everyday student life — we are here to support you every step of the way throughout your studies!

Challenge Accepted - Tools for a successful degree

September 30, 2026
3:00 p.m.
 

Study Stream #26: Herzlich willkommen an der UP zum Wintersemester 2026/2027! [German]

Live Stream on YouTube

September 2026
October 5, 2026
(as part of the UP.START program)
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Studying with a Scholarship [German]

Location: Griebnitzsee, Building 6
More Information

from October 26, 2026, mondays
09:00 - 10:00 a.m. during the instructional period

Check-in: Structuring Your Week [German]

Information in German

Location: online
Speaker: Dr. Lucas Mielke
Registration: eineunifueralleuni-potsdamde
Zoom Link
Password: 99017402

from October 26, 2026 mondays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (every two weeks)

Gemeinsam dranbleiben – Gruppe für Orientierung, Austausch und Motivation in der Studienmitte [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speakers: Bettina Hertrich & Magdalena Vock
Language: German
Registration required at: next-stepuni-potsdamde
More Information

October 2026
individual appointments

Individual Exam Coaching [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais & Zoom
Speaker: Ulrike Sträßner

from November 5, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (every 2 weeks)

Stay on course together – a support and skills group for international students
[Mental Health Counseling meets Next Step] [English]

Are you sometimes feeling lost in your studies? Do you find it hard to stay motivated on your own? Do you wonder if other students feel the same way? Would you like to connect to other students and be part of a community that helps you stay engaged and keep moving forward?

With the support and skills group for international students, we’re here to help you to stay on course!

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speakers: M. Sc. Psychologist Sophia Simonis & M.A. Linguist Magdalena Vock
Language: English
Registration required at: next-stepuni-potsdamde
More Information

November 5, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

"The more options, the harder the choice." - Information Event on Changing Degree Programs [German]

Information in German

Location: Griebnitzsee, Haus 6, Raum folgt in Kürze
Speaker: Dr. Marlies Reschke
More Information

November 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.

Study Stream #27: Mit AD(H)S durchs Studium [German]

Information in German

Live Stream on YouTube

November 2026
individual appointments

Individual Exam Coaching [German]

Location: Am Neuen Palais & Zoom
Speaker: Ulrike Sträßner

December 2026
Time tba

Study Stream #29: Studium erfolgreich abschließen [German]

Location: Online via YouTube
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December 3, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Nachteilsausgleiche für Studierende mit Behinderung/chronischer Erkrankung und/oder Familien- und Pflegeaufgaben – Voraussetzung; Beantragung; Umsetzung [German]

Location: online via Zoom
Speakers: Ulrike Sträßner & Robert Meile
Zoom log-in details will follow shortly

December 2026
individual appointments

Individual Exam Coaching [German]

Location: Am Neuen Palais & Zoom
Speaker: Ulrike Sträßner

January 13, 2027
Time tba

Bergfest für Studierende [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speakers: Next Step-Team und Zentrale Studienberatung
More information will follow shortly

January 2027
individual appointments

Individual Exam Coaching [German]

Location: Am Neuen Palais & Zoom
Speaker: Ulrike Sträßner

February 4, 2027
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Workshop: Umgang mit Misserfolgen im Studium [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speaker: Dr. Lucas Mielke

February 18 & 
February 19, 2027
10:00 am. - 4:00 p.m.

Starter-Kit Hausarbeit [German]

Location: Golm
Speakers: Dr. Lucas Mielke & Ulrike Sträßner

February 22 - 
February 26, 2027
11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Intensiv-Schreibwoche I (für Spätaufsteher*innen)
„Wenn ich mal wirklich eine Woche nur zum Schreiben hätte, dann…“ [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speaker: Ulrike Sträßner
Registration required at: eineunifueralleuni-potsdamde

February 2027
March 12, 2027
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Master's Info Day 2027

Welcome to the Master's Info Day 2027 at the University of Potsdam! Discover our master's programs in interactive online sessions on March 12, 2027. Learn about course content, objectives, and career prospects, and take advantage of our exciting program of side events with information on application, as well as on living and studying in Potsdam.

Location: Online via Zoom & YouTube
More Information

March 15 - 
March 19, 2027
09:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Intensiv-Schreibwoche II
„Wenn ich mal wirklich eine Woche nur zum Schreiben hätte, dann…“ [German]

Information in German

Location: Am Neuen Palais
Speaker: Dr. Lucas Mielke
Registration required at: eineunifueralleuni-potsdamde

March 2027
April 8, 2027
1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Wanted: Studienmotivation entdecken und aufrechterhalten [German]

Information in German

Location: Griebnitzsee
Speakers: Ulrike Sträßner, Magdalena Vock
Registration required at: eineunifueralleuni-potsdamde

April 2027

Training and Professional Development

Training Module for Tutors on the Topic "Designing an Inclusive Study Program" (German)

Training for Student Advisors (German)

Roberta Basic Training | Next Meeting: August 2026 (German)

Become a Roberta Scout – Roberta Training for Students (German)

Training to Become an Assessor in the tasteMINT Potential Assessment Process 2026 (German)