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From Professorial Recruitment to University: Apply Now for the Advancement Scholarship
The advancement scholarship supports experienced professionals in their first university degree programme: full-time or part-time, regardless of income and without age limit. Applications are still possible until 1st of June 2026.
Register now: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 23rd of April 2026
In April, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.
Prof Dr Helga Schmid becomes the new Dean of the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
On 1 April 2026, Prof. Dr Helga Schmid, Professor of Design Theory and Design Research, will take over the four-year position of Dean in the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. She succeeds Prof Wiebke Loeper, Professor of Photography.
On the Way to Archive Expertise: Qualification Course for Media and Information Services Specialists (Archive) started
The part-time qualification course for media and information services specialists (archives) got off to a successful start on 4 March. 21 participants from all over Germany - from city archives to the Federal Archives - began their multi-year training programme at the University of Applied Sciences…
Two Work/Office Spaces Near the FHP
In the shared office of the design studio "woven", two inexpensive workplaces for FHP members will become available from the 1st of April 2026.
Pfaueninsel Palace - Between reconstruction and conservation
The comprehensive restoration of the palace on the Pfaueninsel has been completed - a project of exceptional duration, complexity and scientific depth. Over a period of seven years, the summer palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was thoroughly examined, repaired and conserved.
Working Group: Library Management
On the 18th of March, the first working group of library directors took place at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, where library directors from all over Brandenburg came together for a fruitful exchange.
Innovation Management in Practice: Cooperation with Radio TEDDY Creates New Perspectives
In the FLEX innovation seminar, students worked with a well-known radio station to develop new business models and realistic concepts for a sustainable family radio station.
Retreat of the Research and Transfer Committee with Professors and Colleagues Interested in Research
On the 13th of February 2026, the research and transfer professors and colleagues interested in research met for this year's closed meeting of the Research and Transfer Committee.
Forgotten Child Psychiatry at the Villa Adlon: Students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Research Previously Unknown Clinic History
A previously little-known chapter of Potsdam's contemporary history is coming into focus for the first time thanks to a teaching research project at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam: the paediatric psychiatric clinic in the Villa Adlon in the Potsdam district of Neu Fahrland. Social Work…
Free study places at the FHP: lottery procedure started, enrolment deadlines are running
Looking for the right Master's programme? There are still places available for the summer semester 2026 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) in the Departments of CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering and Information Sciences - apply now!
Federal Cross of Merit for Prof. Dr. Knut Andreas
Minister Schüle presents award to Brandenburg musicologist.