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University of Potsdam delegation with representatives of partner institution UNICAMP (Campinas).

Building Valuable Connections – University of Potsdam Delegation Visits Partners in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil

Media information 03-12-2026 / No. 026

The University of Potsdam is seeking to further expand its close ties with South America. To this end, a university delegation led by President Oliver …
Two people sitting under a red staircase.

Digital Master's Info Day at the University of Potsdam – Orientation for tomorrow's studies

Media information 27-02-2026 / No. 022

Learn about the Master's programmes at the University of Potsdam – from bioinformatics to digital health to war and conflict studies – explore career …
A group of people posing for the camera.

Deepening Cooperation – Namibia’s New Ambassador Visits the University of Potsdam

Media information 02-24-2026 / No. 021

The University of Potsdam, Brandenburg’s largest university, is seeking to further expand its cooperation with Namibia. On February 23, 2026, a …
A glacier front that extends to the water in the foreground. Mountain formations in the background.

Predicting glacier surges – understanding ecological tipping points

Media Information 06-02-2026 / Nr. 017

When and how quickly can ecosystems ‘tip’ and how will they develop in the future? Researchers from the University of Potsdam, the Potsdam Institute …
Lava flow field during the Meradalir eruption in 2022. The photo was taken within 24 h of the eruption onset and the elongated fissure that effuses lava is still visible.

At the pulse of the Earth – Workshop on the physics of volcanoes at the University of Potsdam

Media Information 04-02-2026 / Nr. 016

The international workshop “Physics of Volcanoes” (PoV) hosted at the University of Potsdam from 18 to 20 February 2026 covers topics from predicting …
A moraine-dammed lake below the Finger Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, in 2023.

Growing meltwater reservoirs – glacial lakes are both a resource and a habitat worthy of protection

Media Information 28-01-2026 / Nr. 013

Should growing glacial lakes be used for energy production and water supply – or remain protected as ecologically valuable systems? A research team …
Scientist taking a wood core sample to determine the wood density of a tree.

Dense wood – How differently trees grow

Media information 27-01-2026 / Nr. 012

The density of wood in trees and shrubs varies greatly – not only between different species, but also within a species, depending on where the plants …
Theoretical illustration of gold nanorods surrounded by water and ethanol molecules.

Charging gold nanorods with light energy

Media Information 15-01-2026 / Nr. 005

For the first time, a research group at the University of Potsdam has succeeded in tracking and quantifying the light-induced accumulation of charge …
Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., Präsident der Universität Potsdam in sweinem Büro am Neuen Palais.

Advancing Transparent Research Assessment – University President Oliver Günther Elected to CoARA Steering Board

Media information 01-08-2026 / Nr. 002

University of Potsdam President Oliver Günther has been elected to the Steering Board of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). He …
Gestenfeld mit untergehender Sonne

Resistant Barley – Decisive factors for heat stress tolerance in cereals

Media information 25-11-2025 / Nr. 102

How can the stress response of crops be optimized in light of rising global temperatures? Researchers of the University of Potsdam and the Leibniz …