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The University of Potsdam delegation at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.

Towards Many Joint Accomplishments – University of Potsdam Strengthens Cooperation with Partners in Ghana and Nigeria

Media information 08-11-2024 / No. 104

The University of Potsdam is further expanding its cooperation with universities and educational institutions in Nigeria and Ghana. That is the result …
Ehizode Irefo (l.) and Hikmet Güler (r.)

Committed to Europe – “I am a big fan of the European Union and of Europe.”

Ehizode Irefo and Hikmet Güler have dedicated themselves to something that transcends university and even national borders. In the EDUC university …
European flag

How Much of Europe Is in Our Everyday Lives? – Andrea Liese, Christian Rauh, and Thomas Sommerer about international organizations

Whether it involves vaccination cards, donation programs, climate protection, or the free movement of goods, cross-border activities would be almost …
Potsdam researchers in the groups of Prof. Dr. Anja Linstädter and Prof. Dr. Florian Jeltsch from the Institute of Biochemistry and Biology contributed their field data from drylands in South Africa and Namibia to the global study.

Branching Out – Study Shows Causes for the Dominance of Woody Plants in Drylands

Media information 14-10-2024 / No. 096

Precipitation, temperature, and grazing have the greatest influence on whether woody or herbaceous species grow in dryland areas. This has been shown …
A finger points to one of five yellow stars.

On Track – University of Potsdam Achieves Excellent Position in THE Ranking of Best Universities Worldwide

Media information 09-10-2024 / No. 094

In the current 20th edition of the renowned “Times Higher Education” (THE) ranking, the University of Potsdam was able to retain its top position from …
Symbolic image: Solidarność movement

From Solidarność to PiS and Back? – The Path of Polish Democracy in Europe

Where is Polish democracy heading? This question weighs on the minds of many who have followed the country’s political developments in recent years, …
Iain Macdonald is Professor of Philosophy at the Université de Montréal and visited the University of Potsdam for the second time as a guest researcher.

Rediscover Old Paths with UP Reconnect – Alumni Can Return to the University of Potsdam for Short Stays via a Funding Program

Going back to conduct research at your former alma mater, cultivating old or new friendships, and developing scientific ideas together: With the “UP …
Eli Friedlander

From Kant’s Philosophy to Benjamin’s Aesthetics – The Israeli Philosopher Eli Friedlander Is a Guest at the University of Potsdam

Wer sich die Gemälde von Franz Marc ansieht, findet neben expressionistisch und fast kubistisch anmutenden Formen vor allem eins: satte, …
Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador of Japan to the Federal Republic of Germany and Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., President of the University of Potsdam

Utilizing the Potential for Academic Cooperation – Ambassador of Japan Visits the University of Potsdam

Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador of Japan to the Federal Republic of Germany, and Education Attaché  Mihoko Ohashi, visited the University of Potsdam. In a …
Savanna vegetation in Southern Africa

Diversity as survival strategy – How plants adapt to extreme climates in drylands

In a large-scale international study under leadership of the French research organizations INRAE/CNRS and the King Abdullah University in Saudi Arabia …