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Focus on: Counseling and Advisory services

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

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/explore-the-up/up-in-portrait/equal-opportunities

Focus on: Barrier-Free University

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

What's UP

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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

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/application-enrollment/application-master
Studierende auf dem Campus Golm stehen am Treppengeländer
Photo: Matthias Friel

Application Master

Information on the application procedure for the summer semester 2026

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Symbolic image: Two outstretched hands that almost touch. Similar to Michelangelo's “Creation of Adam.”
Photo: AdobeStock/The Thunks

The Power of Encounter

How our behavior can strengthen democracy

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Black-and-white illustration of young people standing in a circle and talking. Colorful confetti lies on their shoulders and on the floor. They have cleaning supplies such as vacuum cleaners, brooms, and trash bags with them.
Image: Andreas Töpfer

“Cool Committee Work Attracts More People”

How democratic politicization works among students

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/explore-the-up/up-to-date/staffing-news/newly-appointed
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.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/explore-the-up/up-to-date/staffing-news/awards-and-honors
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.