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Albin Babu, a student at the University of Potsdam, in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

“A profoundly meaningful experience” – Albin Babu represented EDUC and the University of Potsdam at the European Student Assembly 2026

At the end of April 2026, 250 students from 34 European countries gathered in Strasbourg for the European Student Assembly (ESA) to discuss current …
Tina Kowalzik in an interview sitting on a sofa.

An Eye for Many Perspectives – Tina Kowalzik is pursuing a Ph.D. in sports didactics, teaches at an elementary school, and is active in the work of the Potsdam Graduate School

Getting to know one’s own body and experiencing how it behaves in motion – that is just one of many questions that fascinate Tina Kowalzik so much …
Dr. Anna Finzel n an interview.

“Hired On the Spot” – Anna Finzel heads communications for the new nationwide Network of University Medicine (NUM) Study Network

She prepared early on for a potential career change. After studying English and Romance languages at the University of Potsdam and working there as a …
Dr. Malte Teichmann in the brewery cellar

A Good Recipe – How Malte Teichmann Wants to Convey Scientific Methods Through Beer Brewing

What does beer brewing have to do with scientific work? A lot, says Malte Teichmann. Starting in 2026, the business informatics expert will offer a …
Mann sitzt an einem Computer im Labor

Membrane complex aids rock-eating microbes in converting carbon dioxide to biomass

Media information 06-05-2026 / Nr. 035

So-called rock-eating microorganisms obtain their energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) from inorganic sources and make up the vast majority of …
Laeticia Dreydemy

Building Bridges for a Successful Start at University – Perspectives from School and University in STEM Fields

When she looks back on the beginning of her studies today, many things seem surprisingly distant. Physics student Laeticia Dreydemy has now started …
Julia Seiffert in portrait.

All Ears, All Eyes – The HAY Survey Provides Insights into the Well-being of Students at the University of Potsdam

According to a representative study by the health insurance company Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), the number of students at risk of burnout doubled …
Henrik Schmidt in an interview.

Daily Life with Obstacles – Students with disabilities face a wide range of barriers and challenges at the University of Potsdam

Just a quick trip to the cafeteria before the next class starts: no problem for people with two healthy legs, but quite a challenge for Henrik …
Philip Peter in portrait.

“My Visual Impairment Is a Part of Me” – Music Professor Philip Peter Advocates for Greater Heterogeneity in Society

Bright, cheerful jazz sounds fill the sparse music room in Potsdam-Golm. Philip Peter sits at a black Steinway grand piano with his eyes closed, his …
Illustration: A simply drawn depiction of a human upper body with a head. The body is outlined in black; approximately six different heads emerge from the neck, each in a different pose and with a different facial expression, and each coloured differently.

When Your Head Is Overflowing – Navigating University Studies with ADHD

Restless legs and a thousand thoughts in your head – ADHD is on everyone’s lips. According to estimates, around 5% of children and adolescents are …