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A group of people in alpine region having a break. They seem to be exhausted but happy.

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Day 6: On Local Perspectives and Rock Stars

Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Our day started where the second last generation enjoyed a fuuun snow fight. Instead of snow, this year the weather offered us the brightest sun, in …
Reservoir in Ötztal Alps

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Day 5: Hiking and Rock Glaciers

Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

On the fifth day of our hike, we started around 9 in the morning and took the cable car up to Hohe Mut, which is at around 2,670 m.
High Alpine Landscape.

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Day 4: High Alpine Road Trip

Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Every day begins with curiosity… wondering what new wonders are waiting for us.
Ötztal Local History Museum, view from the outside

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Day 3: A mummy and cultural heritage of the Ötztal Alps

Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

What makes 17 people from 11 different countries go to the Alps and feels like child entering to a candy shop? The weather that was luckily enchanting …
People hiking along a small pathway towards to glacier in the the background

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Day 2: Close to glaciers - Hiking to the Gaisbergferner

Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Getting up early has never been so easy, especially when you know that glaciers are going to be so close that they can be touched!
Arrived in the Ötztal Alps: Students from the CLEWS Master's program in a group photo.

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Understanding climate change, assessing its consequences, and developing solutions—these are the core objectives of the international Master’s program …
Blood sample collection for genomic analysis at an elephant's leg.

Under pressure – Genome research highlights the genetic vulnerability of Asian elephants

Media Information 14-08-2026 / Nr. 068

The DNA of Asian elephants, which are considered endangered, tells a concerning story. Although all four subspecies are under pressure, there are …
A group of people posing for a photo.

The Earth System – Five Years of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Understanding climate change, assessing its consequences, and developing solutions—that is the focus of the international master’s program “Climate, …
Gruppenfoto von EDUC

Growing Closer Together – EDUC Receives Renewed Funding from the European Commission

Media Information 09-07-2026 / Nr. 060

The European Digital UniverCity (EDUC), a European university alliance coordinated by the University of Potsdam, has once again secured funding …
Prof. Dr. Andreas Taubert und Prof. Dr. Nora Kulak

On the Road to Clean Water – University of Potsdam Chemists Team Up with Partners in Spain and Ukraine Through EDUC-WIDE

Contaminated water has long been a focus of Andreas Taubert’s research. For many years, the University of Potsdam chemistry professor has been …