Devastating effects – how extreme and prolonged drought is changing global grass- and shrublands
Media Information 21-10-2025 / Nr. 094
Prolonged and extreme drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly …
University of Potsdam Still Going Strong in THE Ranking of Best Universities Worldwide
Media Information 09-10-2025 / Nr. 092
In the current edition of the renowned “Times Higher Education” (THE) ranking, the University of Potsdam was able to retain its top position from the …
Hippos, today restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, survived in central Europe far longer than previously assumed. Analyses of bone finds demonstrate that …
Connections to East Asia – University of Potsdam to Cooperate with Japanese Universities
Media Ininformation 11-09-2025 / Nr. 085
The University of Potsdam is expanding its network of international partnerships and will be cooperating with the Japanese universities of Saitama and …
Moving fast – How “runaway stars” shape the landscape of galactic supernova remnants
Media Information 11-09-2025 / Nr. 084
Considering the star movement is an important, yet hitherto neglected ingredient for the study of the supernova-remnant population at very-high-energy …
Expanding the German-Australian Partnership – Delegation from Macquarie University Visits the University of Potsdam
Media Ininformation 11-09-2025 / Nr. 083
The University of Potsdam intends to intensify its strategic cooperation with Macquarie University in Sydney. To this end, University President Prof. …
