All News of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

On the 14th of September 2024, the Brandenburg Chamber of Engineers and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning are once again inviting people to the Day of Building Culture. Under the motto "Baukultur concerns us all", a varied programme will be offered throughout Brandenburg, focusing…

An important step for the transport infrastructure in Brandenburg was taken today with the opening of the first construction section of the L 50 state road between Fehrow and Drachhausen. The focus here is not only on economic and ecological sustainability, but also on close cooperation with the…

With the publication of the new education plan "The extended principles of elementary education" by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MBJS), Brandenburg is sending a strong signal in favour of child-oriented and scientifically based early childhood education. The education plan was…

FHP Professor Dr Michael Prytula, research professor for resource-optimised and climate-adapted construction, was appointed as a member of the Brandenburg Scientific Climate Advisory Board (WBK) at the constituent meeting on 15 July 2024. The WKB is based at the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment…

Brandenburg's universities and the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture (MWFK) have set the course for the future of the higher education landscape. Science Minister Dr Manja Schüle, together with the chair of the Brandenburg State Conference of University Presidents (BLHP), presented the new…

Hadi Daaboul, a student on the "Childhood Studies and Children's Rights" Master's programme at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, was awarded the DAAD Prize 2024 for his outstanding achievements and remarkable social commitment.

Works from the past winter and summer semesters will be presented at the annual exhibition of the Department of Design at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The focus will also be on the results and experiences of the thematic semester #Democracy!

On the 19th of June 2024, the "Sustainable Building" lecture series organised by the Brandenburg Chamber of Architects and the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will focus on the topics of green surfaces, roofs and façades and will present innovative solutions for cooling urban spaces.

In cooperation between the Department of Social and Educational Sciences and the Centre for Continuing Education (ZEW) at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, a new part-time coaching course will start in November 2024. Action-centred coaching, based on a humanistic world view and methods from…

At the start of the summer semester, Prof. Dr. Franziska Geib, Professor of Inclusive Work with People with Disabilities and Diversity, also took up the post of Anti-Discrimination Officer at the beginning of her teaching career at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She introduced…

The state capital of Potsdam and Potsdam University of Applied Sciences have launched a joint initiative to look ahead and secure skilled labour for municipal professions until 2030.

From 3 to 5 June 2024, the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences will host the symposium "Duration and Transience. Reflections on the Lifespan of Buildings" will take place. The event, organised by the Institute for Building Research and Conservation (ibb), aims to contribute to placing the…