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The dynamics of earth’s surface are revealed in impressive ways in high mountain valleys, as here in the central Himalaya: meltwater and rainwater constantly reshape the landscape. (Source: B. Bookhagen)

Moving Surfaces – University of Potsdam applies for Cluster of Excellence at the Interface between the Geosciences, Biology and Climate Research

The University of Potsdam was the only academic institution in Brandenburg to apply  for a cluster of excellence in the framework of Germany’s federal …
Photo: Karla Fritze.

Hasso Plattner Institute becomes University Faculty – First privately financed faculty at a public university

Minister of Science Martina Münch, together with Oliver Günther, President of the University of Potsdam, and Christoph Meinel, Director and Manager of …
MRT Scan from a brain. Photo: Fotolia.com/Nomad_Soul.

Multitasking in Old Age – A study researches the connection between balance and thinking

The University of Potsdam. Campus Am Neuen Palais. A bright 28°C. Today I’m going to be a test subject in a study on “the connection between movement …
Three geologists in their natural habitat. Foto: Sibiao Liu.

Underway in the Andes – March, 13: Encounter of the Third Kind

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

On todays agenda is another round trip: from Cutral Có via Zapala, Las Coloradas, "Laguna Blanco" and back to Cutral Có. After a brief overview of …
Crossing the Neuquén River. Photo: Henry Wichura.

Underway in the Andes – March, 12: The unconformity

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

We continue southwards within the fold-and-thrust belt of the Neuquén Basin. We find a striking layer of gypsum within the “Huitrin” Formation of the …
An eroded volcano and folded sediments along the "Ruta 40". Photo: Henry Wichura.

Underway in the Andes – March, 10: Volcanoes, folds and oil

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

Today we continue along the fold-and-thrust belt within the Neuquén basin and further south to Chos Malal, the ancient capital of the Neuquén …
Julius Erdmann. Photo: Karla Fritze.

Free the Web – The Tunisian Revolution Reflected in Social Media Images

At the beginning of 2011, Julius Erdmann saw that many of his Tunisian friends were using the country flag as their profile picture on Facebook. Why …

Underway in the Andes – March, 4 2017: Between two cordilleras

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

Sun is shining. Perfect weather to be in the field. After breakfast, we start traveling from Uspallata to Rodeo – the most northern region of our …

Underway in the Andes – March, 2 2017: On the journey with San Martín

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

We begin the first day in Mendoza, where all 35 participants arrived safely and are eager to begin our geological journey. Our first stop is at „Cerro …
Panorama and evening atmopshere in Mendoza. Photo: Julia Pommerencke.

Underway in the Andes – March, 1 2017: First contact with wine and Andes

Travel Journal: Doctoral Students on an Excursion in Western Argentina

Potsdam - Berlin - Frankfurt - Buenos Aires. At the airport of the Argentine capital we meet old friends and colleagues from Potsdam. They are now …