All News of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has been successfully included in the European EMAS register. It has received the certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Potsdam in recognition of this. Through its EMAS-compliant environmental management system, the university systematically…

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…

The annual conference "ZDT Forum: Digitale Hochschule Brandenburg", to be held on the 6th of November 2026, will provide insights into current digitalisation projects in the fields of research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, and Administration at Brandenburg’s universities. The event…

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is one of the top three universities in Germany in the current Digital Campus Index 2026. The university was recognised as second best for its outstanding digital maturity and its particularly user-friendly digital services for students.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Christa Heinrich, who played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam for many years. Her death has left a huge void in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to work…

The first signs of better orientation are now visible on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Planning and design took place on site with students and staff under the direction of Prof Christina Poth. The involvement of the university community was crucial to the development.

Two Olympic gold medals and one bronze in Paris! There was great jubilation at the medals won by canoeist Jacob Schopf and rower Maren Völz. The two students are among the 72 athletes from Potsdam's universities who will now be honoured once again in a special way at the 2025 Sports Reception. The…

Good orientation doesn't just begin when you arrive on campus; it starts when you plan your journey.

The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP) and the district of Prignitz have agreed on a pioneering cooperation in the field of conservation and restoration of historical art and cultural assets. The aim of this partnership is to sustainably preserve the cultural heritage of the Brandenburg…

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) was the first university of applied sciences in Brandenburg to introduce transfer professorships in order to strengthen the transfer of knowledge and technology between science and practice. This innovative model enables professors to focus more on co…

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences has discontinued its presence on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. In future, the university will increasingly rely on alternative platforms and is continuously reviewing other channels that match its values and communication mission.

On the 9th of December 2024, a delegation from the German Jordanian University (GJU) visited the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) to gain insights into the structures and work of student self-administration. The group, consisting of three students and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr…