Inaugural Lectures in the Winter Semester 2026/27
It is a long-standing tradition to mark the start of academic teaching at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam with an inaugural lecture. In the winter semester of 2026/27, we will be welcoming our new professors.
They will provide insights into their main areas of research and teaching and explain what they bring to the FHP. Join us as new perspectives arrive on campus!
Times and venues are subject to change at short notice. Please check the latest details in advance.
16/11/2026, 6.00 pm
Prof Kerstin Honeit – Department of Design
To mark her professorial recruitment to the Chair of Moving Image" at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Prof Kerstin Honeit will deliver her inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
07/12/2026, 6.00 pm
Prof Dr Matthias Lindner – Department of Social and Educational Sciences
To mark his professorial recruitment to the endowed chair in „Educational Support in a Transformative Society“ at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Prof Matthias Lindner will deliver his inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
14/12/2026, 6.00 pm
Prof Jana Hainbach – Department of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
To mark her professorial recruitment for the qualifying professorship in „Conservation of Wall Paintings and Painted Architectural Surfaces in Existing Buildings“ at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Professor Jana Hainbach will deliver her inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
11/01/2027, 6.00 pm
Prof Dr Dipl-Rest Corinna Grimm-Remus – Department of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
To mark her professorial recruitment for the „Material Diversity in Heritage“ professorship at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Prof Dr Dipl-Rest Corinna Grimm-Remus will deliver her inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
18/01/2027, 6.00 pm
Prof Dr habil Berthold Hub – Department of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
To mark his professorial recruitment to the Chair of „History of Architecture and Urban Planning“ at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Prof Dr habil Berthold Hub will deliver his inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
25/01/2027, 6.00 pm
Prof Jan Trutz – Department of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
To mark his professorial recruitment to the Chair of „Design and Structural Engineering“ at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Professor Jan Trutz will deliver his inaugural lecture.
The topic will be announced shortly before the event.
