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Focus on: Counseling and Advisory services

An overview of various contact, counseling and advisory services at the University of Potsdam.

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Focus on: Barrier-Free University

An overview of supporting institutions and initiatives at the University of Potsdam.

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Szene in einem naturwissenschaftlichen Museum mit einem Flusspferd und einen Mammutskelett
Photo: Rebecca Kind

Longer than expected

Study shows: Hippos lived in Europe during the last ice age

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Studierende auf dem Campus am Neuen Palais
Photo: Kevin Ryl

New to the University of Potsdam?

Tips and tricks for starting your studies

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Digital drawing with simple lines and colours: view of a crowd of people. All but one person in the middle are wearing simple white masks. She is whispering behind her hand. Many seem to be listening to her.
Image: Andreas Töpfer

“We Must Actively Defend Our Democracy”

Why the political structure of our country is both able to defend itself and vulnerable

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Symbolic image: An illustrated white sheep in profile. In the lower half of the sheep's body, you can also see a black wolf sharing part of its body with the sheep.
Image: Andreas Töpfer

“It Is About Profit at the Expense of Our Democracy”

Josephine Ballon is a graduate of the University of Potsdam and CEO of the non-profit organization HateAid

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Portrait of Elias Ehrlich at a body of water
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Newly appointed

The university is once again happy to welcome several new professors. Elias Ehrlich is one of them.

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Group photo with Dr. Tuğçe Aral in the center
Photo: Sarah Jessen

Awards and Honors

Researchers at the University of Potsdam have received awards for their work in recent months. One of them is Dr. Tuğçe Aral.