“The readiness to help is overwhelming” - Magdalena Marszałek on Poland’s perspective on the war in Ukraine
The Russian war of aggression has been raging in Ukraine for two months. While part of the Ukrainian population defends their country at home, others …
Ancient Texts Protect Our Cultural Heritage – Dr. Hedwig Schmalzgruber is on a special mission
Dr. Hedwig Schmalzgruber already discovered her passion for ancient languages and texts in Latin class as a school student. Later, she herself taught …
A Fertile Place – Three forest gardens are being created in Berlin-Britz and Kassel
The future of humankind lies in the city. Today, 57% of the world’s population is already living in cities. By 2030, it is estimated that this number …
“The current developments stand within a centuries-old tradition” – Slavist Studies scholar Prof. Dr. Alexander Wöll on the war in Ukraine
Many generations of Ukrainians have already experienced the loss of independence, says Alexander Wöll. The Professor of the Culture and Literature of …
“The university can learn a lot about its self-image” – A historical research project examines the transformation of East German universities using the example of the University of Potsdam
In the course of the upheaval of 1989/90, the academic landscape of East Germany also changed comprehensively and fundamentally – and avowedly along …
Lighting up the blind spot – Benno Stabernack develops an assistance system to prevent accidents between cars and cyclists
Prof. Dr. Benno Stabernack wants to increase road safety – including in vehicle blind spots. As a graduated electrical engineer, Stabernack therefore …
