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Students out and about on the campus of the University of Accra

Let’s go to Ghana! – Days 1-3: Manifold experiences and impressions in Accra

Students of the University of Potsdam report on their field trip in West Africa

Day 1: Arrival in Accra and a first meeting with teaching staff of the University of Ghana (UG) Right after our arrival at “Yiri Lodge”, the …
Der kleine Fischerort Elmina

Let’s go to Ghana! Potsdam students on a field trip to West Africa

A group of 9 students from the faculty of philosophy travel to Ghana from the 7th to the 21st of December. The students from Bachelor and Master …
Das Bild zeigt Prof. Dr. Thorsten Wagener. Das Foto ist von Sandra Scholz.

In High International Demand – University of Potsdam among Top 15 in New Humboldt Ranking

The University of Potsdam is held in high regard by researchers from abroad. This is the result of the current, revised Humboldt Ranking, in which it …
Olkaria geothermal field

KAWI KWA TAIFA – Energy for the nation – Potsdam and Kenyan Geosciences Researchers Investigate Geothermal Areas in the East African Rift Valley

Ol Karia – red ochre in the Maasai language, is a clayey, iron rich deposit found in areas with volcanic hot springs in the Kenya Rift. Red ochre is …
Israelische Flagge im Vordergrund, im Hintergrund Landschaft

University of Potsdam Condemns Attacks against Israel

The University of Potsdam condemns the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Hamas and assures partners of its support. “We are profoundly shocked by the …

University of Potsdam Once More in Group 201–250 in THE Ranking of Best Universities Worldwide

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 …
House 6; Campus Griebnitzsee

World Order under Review – University of Potsdam Hosts Biggest European Conference on International Relations

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, rising autocratic tendencies in many countries, and the ubiquitous issue of climate change – the …
Boot mit geflüchteten Personen auf dem Meer.

Search-and-rescue operations do not seem to have an influence on the crossing attempts of migrants in the central Mediterranean Sea

The search for and rescue of boats transporting migrants across the central Mediterranean Sea does not seem to have any influence on the number of …

Moving Forward Together – European University Alliance EDUC receives 3.5 Million Euros for Research and Innovation Activities

The university alliance „European Digital UniverCity“ (EDUC), coordinated by the University of Potsdam, has successfully applied for funding from the …
The Earth globe with people around

Forging New Alliances – The Research Training Group minor cosmopolitanisms wants to encourage dialogue

Cosmopolitans are at home everywhere; the world is their home. Neighbors, friends, like-minded people, and peers all around. A charming idea that, in …