All News of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

With the FHP Mobil outside the Bode-Museum, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will present its Conservation and Restoration degree programme on the 18th of October 2026. Historic craft techniques, current research projects and personal study advice offer insights into a diverse professional…

Once again this year, the team from the Distance Learning Centre for Archival Studies, together with representatives from the Centre for Continuing Education and the Centre for Research and Transfer Services, attended the ARCHIVISTICA trade fair, which takes place alongside German Archives Day.

As part of the "Cheers – Welcome and Farewell" event, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam was awarded the title of "Gleichstellungsstarke Hochschule". The honour is awarded as part of the "Professorinnenprogramm 2030" (Women Professors Programme 2030), the central initiative of the federal…

Are you a FaMI (archive or library) student with at least two years’ relevant professional experience, or do you hold a part-time position in the archive or library sector alongside your studies? If so, you can now have up to 66 ECTS credits recognised towards your Bachelor’s degree. This is made…

In October, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.

The EXIST-Women support programme provides women with financial and practical support during the start-up process. At the retreat in September, aspiring female entrepreneurs from a wide range of Departments came together and were able to benefit from sharing their knowledge with one another.

How can sustainability in the Prignitz region gain greater visibility and political influence? What can people and initiatives achieve together that would be more difficult for them to achieve on their own? What role should the Prignitz Climate and Sustainability Network play in this? These were the…

Transferort Wittenberge Centre opened its doors for two days to all InNoWest research assistants. As well as workshops on structuring results, process reflection and planning for the long-term continuation of InNoWest projects, the programme also included a visit to the LAGA site, which is currently…

As a subgenre of ‘Young Adult’, ‘Dark Romance’ has been flooding the book market for some time now. Why is it so popular with young people? What is it about these books that holds such a fascination, particularly for young women, and what risks do they pose?

Mental strain has long been part of everyday working life – particularly in public libraries and archives, which are often faced with staff shortages, pressure from the public and high expectations. But how can I recognise early warning signs in myself and within my team? And how can I look after…

On the 1st of October, Prof Dr Karsten Krauskopf will succeed Prof Dr-Ing Peter Heisig as Vice-President for Research and Transfer. Krauskopf’s term of office will see the implementation of the recently granted right to award doctorates for universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg. He…

On the 23rd of September 2026, the first DUALINA awards ceremony took place at the "Haus der Wirtschaft" in Potsdam. With this award, the Dual Study Programme Agency Brandenburg recognises the outstanding achievements of young people who have completed their dual study programme with exceptional…