Writing Night
Save the date for the next Writing Night on the 29th of October 2026!
The Student Counselling is organising a "Writing Night" together with the University Library. The event is aimed at all students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam who are currently planning a writing project for their degree programme or are already writing an academic paper.
The library will be open for six hours especially for this event. During this time, participants can seek helpful advice on how to tackle their writing project in practical terms, or simply use the time for concentrated writing or networking.
Every hour on the hour, there will be short introductory talks which you are free to attend as you wish:
- 5.00 pm: So where exactly can you access digital media?
Heike Daßdorf und Katharina Violet (University Library) - 6.00 pm: Setting realistic goals for your writing project
Dr. Antje Kuhle (Centre for Teaching and Learning) - 7.00 pm: Academic German decoded – a crash course for international students
Dr. phil. Laura Demir (Lecturer in German as a Foreign Language and Literary and Cultural Studies; writing coaching and editing) - 8.00 pm: Time management
Dr. sc. ETH Zürich Tobias Zervosen (Writing coach, getting started with writing)
The location could not be more fitting: the university library in the main building on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This means that students can borrow the right literature for their writing project straight away. Support with research is also available in individual consultations.
The FHP family centre ‘Children's Library’ offers accompanying children the opportunity to keep themselves occupied. Flexible on-site childcare can also be requested when registering.
In addition, snacks and refreshments will give you new strength for writing in the evening. A special highlight will be the themed day ‘Drinking Infused Tea’, organised by Techniker Krankenkasse, which will allow participants not only to enjoy the tea but also to learn about preventing nutritional deficiencies and unhealthy eating habits.
Registration opens on the 7th of October. Places are limited!
Flexible childcare on site until 7.00 pm at the latest can also be requested by email until the 22th of Ocotober 2026.
The team of the Student Counselling Services and the University Library look forward to welcoming everyone interested in the Long Night of Writing.