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ForuM Research Network presents Research Findings on Sexualised Violence in Protestant Churches and Social Welfare Organisations in Germany
ForuM study: Results show a higher extent than previously known, serious consequences for those affected and a late and inadequate response to sexualised violence by the Protestant church.
Deutschlandstipendien awarded to 25 Students
In the 2023/24 funding period, 25 out of 78 applicants were awarded a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship. The outstanding students receive 300 euros per month for one year. Since the start of the programme, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, together with many partners and the Federal…
Strong for the Youngest: Scientific Conference "Protecting Children's Rights in Daycare Centres"
For around 15 years, an increasing number of younger children have been spending more and more time in daycare centres. Crèches, daycare centres and childminders must be safe places where the rights of all children are protected, where they can experience self-determination and co-determination…
Intensive Daycare Centre Management: ZEW honours Graduates of the Training Course
Beaming faces after intensive training. Last Friday, the ZEW hosted the graduation ceremony for the "Intensive Daycare Centre Management" training course.
FRÖBEL Symposium on Dealing with Families affected by Poverty
The nationwide FRÖBEL symposium took place today at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Lord Mayor Mike Schubert and FRÖBEL Managing Director Stefan Spieker opened the event.
The Real Laboratory Gender in the Caucasus on an Excursion to Baku
After familiarising ourselves with social work in Georgia during the political unrest in March, our final excursion took us to the very hot city of Baku. Together with our team colleagues from Georgia and Ukraine, we visited young social workers who are involved in civil society initiatives at great…
University Network BASA-online successful for 20 Years
Studying social work part-time and online – The BASA-online university network was launched in 2003. Now the network is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Final Plenary Session on the Participation Process for the Weidenhof Primary School Campus Development – Bürgerhaus am Schlaatz
The final plenary session on the 22nd of June 2023 in the ballroom of the Bürgerhaus am Schlaatz marked the first milestone in the development of the campus of the Weidenhof Primary School – Bürgerhaus am Schlaatz. Lord Mayor Mike Schubert personally informed himself about the vision for future…
Podcast "Salut France!"
An excursion to Paris provided an exciting insight into social work in France.
Save the Children honours Reading Promotion in All-Day and After-School Care: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam supports LeseOasen Competition
The ReadingOasis, an asset for all-day and after-school care centres. This is the motto of the nationwide ReadingOasis competition organised by the children's rights organisation Save the Children. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam with the Master Childhood Studies and Childen Rights (MACR)…
Research Project "Reappraisal of the violent Constellation of the 1950s in the Martinstift Protestant School Hostel in Moers" completed
The research project investigated the historical and contemporary reappraisal of a constellation of violence in the 1950s in the Protestant alumni centre 'Martinstift' in Moers. The initiative of those affected by sexualised violence and severe physical abuse by the former director of the home…
Daycare Centre Management: Successful Completion, new Course in preparation
The participants successfully completed the Kita Management training programme and received the university certificate from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The next round is already in preparation.