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Cornelia Steinbock in portrait

Eroticism for the Ears – Years After Completing Her Political Science Studies at the University of Potsdam, Cornelia Steinbock Founded the App Xounds with the “EXIST Start-Up Grant”

Anyone who enters the austere “xounds” office at the University of Potsdam’s startup service might not expect to find a new platform for erotic audio …
Jürgen Lewerenz in portrait.

Bequeathing Meaningfully – But How? – Founder and Eastern Europe expert Jürgen Lewrenz has named the University of Potsdam as his sole heir

When looking at his will, Jürgen Lewerenz has come full circle in a way. The Königsberg-born pensioner has named the University of Potsdam as his heir …
Man in a suit talking.

Navigating the Bureaucratic Jungle with Artificial Intelligence? – Björn Steinrötter on Legal AI Tools for Public Authorities

Professor of Law Björn Steinrötter knows how “legal tech” can speed up lengthy planning and approval procedures. Together with Honorary Professor …
Jakob Runge in portrait

Recognizing Patterns, Finding Causes – Jakob Runge explains why artificial intelligence (still) has its limits

It is used in spam filters and translation tools, in voice and brake assistants, and of course in search engines. Artificial intelligence is no longer …
Auditor Bernd Malzanini in a portrait in front of the colonnade at the New Palace.

Understanding More and More – What attracts Italy enthusiast and lawyer Bernd Malzanini as an auditor to the University of Potsdam

Lecture hall or colonnades? Bernd Malzanini tilts his head to one side and smiles. No doubt about it. The chairman of the Freundeskreis …
Interview with Prof. Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky.

“It Is a Race Against the Dark Forces” – How Social Media platforms threaten our democracy

Stephan Lewandowsky is interested in the truth – and why we are increasingly losing it. Worse still, for many people it is losing value, while it …
Symbolic image: An illustrated white sheep in profile. In the lower half of the sheep's body, you can also see a black wolf sharing part of its body with the sheep.

“It Is About Profit at the Expense of Our Democracy” – Josephine Ballon is a graduate of the University of Potsdam and CEO of the non-profit organization HateAid

The internet provides us with seemingly endless opportunities for participation. We can take part in debates, expand our networks, and get involved …

“I Didn’t Study Law Just for the Rich and Beautiful“

Lawyer Christian Schertz on his Standards and the „TikTok Generation“

Whether artists, politicians, or rock stars – lawyer Christian Schertz has represented many celebrities and has thus become a person of public …
Four students in the University of Potsdam building.

“I’d Rather Attend Lectures in the Afternoon Than Watch Netflix” – The Junior Studies Program attracts high school students from Berlin and Brandenburg to the University of Potsdam

Her schedule is full to the brim. That’s exactly how Maja-Jeanne Schmidt likes it. The 17-year-old attends the 11th grade in Oranienburg, is class …
Inside the Protestant Elementary School in Potsdam-Babelsberg.

All Power to the Children – Why politics is already important for the very young

Politics, in particular democracy, thrives on participation. Everyone should know how it works and get involved. There are plenty of opportunities. …