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Blick auf ein Bergplateau

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 5: Views from the peak and with models

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today begins before sunrise with an approximately 2.7 km hike up the Waterberg Plateau. We follow a narrow path winding through the rocky landscape, …
Forschende beugen sich über Geräte bei einer Übung im Gelände

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 3: Methodology ranging from soil analysis to drone flying

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today, after a quick breakfast, we set off on our first field excursion. The site is just a short drive away, and after our bus helps "de-bush" the …
altes Buch, das von einer Kette umwickelt ist

Protect science, save democracy – researchers publish anti-autocracy handbook

Media information 19-06-2025 / Nr. 059

Democracy is in danger. Two out of three people worldwide currently live in an autocracy; 20 years ago, it was only one in two. Even in traditionally …
Haus vor einem Berg

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 1: Get to know NamTip

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today is the start of our NamTip Winter School, to which students from the Namibian universities NUST and UNAM are participating. These institutions …
Entisar Karkoli in front of a blackboard.

“Teaching Children – Maybe It Is the Same All Over the World” – Syrian teacher Entisar Karkokli teaches at an elementary school in Wittenberge

Let's start with a game. Entisar Karkokli fans out cards in her hand, lifting them high above her head. “Who wants to draw first?” Hands are raised. …
Zwei Forschende führen wissenschaftliche Messungen in der afrikanischen Savanne durch

Study Trip to Namibia – Understanding and Managing Tipping Points in Dryland Ecosystems

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

From 16 to 26 June 2025, a delegation from the University of Potsdam - including University President Prof. Oliver Günther - and German research …
Eine Frau und ein Mann in einem gemeinsamen Interview

"A Strong Mediator in Times of Global Crises" – Why the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Is So Important

University of Potsdam celebrates 100th anniversary of the DAAD

Founded in 1925 as a student initiative in Heidelberg, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. During …
Foto von zwei Gebäuden der University of Melbourne

Developing strategic partnerships in Australia – The University of Potsdam is planning to expand its cooperation with Australian universities

The University of Potsdam is seeking to strengthen its good relations with Australian universities and further expand its internationalization in the …
Gruppenfoto vor Haus 9 der Universität Potsdam

"Lehramt.International" – DAAD Project Enters Second Funding Phase

University of Potsdam celebrates 100th anniversary of the DAAD

Around 40 percent of pupils in German classrooms have a history of immigration. Many of them were born here, others have only been in Germany for a …
Gruppenfoto mit einigen Personen vor einem Gebäude

Achieving more together – The University of Potsdam and Indian Institutes of Technology want to expand their cooperation

Media information 27-03-2025 / Nr. 029

The University of Potsdam and the Indian Institutes of Technology want to consolidate and expand their cooperation in teaching and research. This …