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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Wagener | Photo: Seila Fernandez Arconada

Environmental researcher Thorsten Wagener joins University of Potsdam with Humboldt Professorship

Environmental scientist Prof. Dr. Thorsten Wagener has been awarded a Humboldt Professorship and will be joining the University of Potsdam to carry …
Researchers from all over the world work at the University of Potsdam. In the corona crisis, the support of the Welcome Center has become more important than ever for them. | Photo: Karla Fritze

“There is a great need to talk” – How the Welcome Center supports researchers from all over the world during the corona crisis

On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam

Science has been global for a long time and universities often resemble a small-scale world community. In addition to more than 2900 international …

Certified successfully – University of Potsdam undergoes internationalization re-audit

The European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) has the potential to become an "innovation hub". The European consortium led by the University of Potsdam will …

Internationally connected – DAAD study confirms cosmopolitan profile of the University of Potsdam

More and more English-language degree programs, flourishing academic exchanges in Europe, and strategic partnerships worldwide – the University of …

Again at the Top – The University of Potsdam is among the 300 Best Universities Worldwide in the THE Ranking

For the third year in a row, the University of Potsdam occupies a solid place in the “Times Higher Education” (THE) Rankings.  In the current edition …

University of Potsdam Again Among Top 500 Worldwide in Shanghai Rankings

After successfully entering the renowned Shanghai Rankings three years ago, Brandenburg's largest university has defended its position. It has once …

A Degree and a New Start – Qualification of teachers who have fled persecution continues 

The University of Potsdam has a sharpened profile and is continuing its qualification program for teachers who have fled persecution. Thanks to …
Representatives of universities in the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) at the annual conference for 2019. Photo: Sharon Ahcar.

University of Potsdam as the First German Member of CONAHEC at the Annual Conference for 2019

The annual conference of the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) took place a few days ago at New Mexico State …
Prof. Peter van der Beek. Photo: T. Schildgen.

The Ups and Downs of Mountains – Peter van der Beek, guest scientists at the University of Potsdam, obtains an ERC Advanced Grant

The internationally well-known geologist Prof. Peter van der Beek who is currently a guest professor and scientist at the Institute for Geosciences …

At home all over the world – DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Study on “Internationality of universities” confirms the University of Potsdam's outward-looking, open profile.

The University of Potsdam is international as never before and can compete in a comparison of large universities across Germany. This is shown by the …