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Extended application deadlines: Apply now for selected degree programmes
Extended application deadlines apply for selected degree programmes in the Departments of Information Sciences and Social and Educational Sciences for the 2026/27 winter semester.
Lottery system for the bachelor's degree in Childhood Education
Looking for the right Bachelor’s degree programme? There are still places available for the 2026/27 winter semester on the Childhood Education degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, both full-time and part-time. Apply by 24th of September!
“Out of the Head and Into the Body” – Marie Rüdiger on her Experiences with Action-Centred Coaching
What is it like to spend a year and a half immersing yourself in coaching – not just in theory, but also by examining your own attitude and personal questions? Marie Rüdiger has completed the "Action-Centred Coaching" further education course at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. In this…
Evin Dalkilic and Philipp Falkenburg Awarded the Professor-Hürlimann Memorial Scholarship
Two people from the VEStOR project were honoured with the 2026 Professor-Hürlimann Memorial Scholarship: Evin Dalkilic for her long-standing commitment to "Verfassungsblog", and Philipp Falkenburg, the only non-lawyer amongst this year’s top prize winners. The award recognises dedication to open…
What Impact does Further Training Have – Beyond the Knowledge you’ve Gained? “It changes the way you view organisations”:
In the podcast episode "Systemic Organisational Transformations", former participants Julia and Katrin talk about the new perspectives they’ve gained, what they do differently now, and why change sometimes requires one thing above all else: time.
Erzählungen von der Elbe: Now Available as a Booklet
How can we tell a new story about the river Elbe and its ecosystems? Which voices and stories have gone unheard until now – and what can we learn from these diverse perspectives on the river for a sustainable future? These questions were at the heart of a unique transdisciplinary project: Students…
It’s all Down to Communication! A Conversation with the Founding Team at friånd
In this interview, Kerstin and Tobias talk about their journey as start-up founders – from the initial idea, through the support they received from the start-up advisory service at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, right through to their active role in shaping a respectful working…
Save the date: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 29rd of October 2026
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.
A GDR-Era Home Becomes a Case Study for Energy-Efficient Refurbishment
The detached house in Brandenburg, built in 1960, is closely related to the GDR EW 58 house type. Its refurbishment is being scientifically monitored as part of the InNoWest project ‘Tool for the energy-efficiency retrofitting of standardised detached houses’ and is regarded by the researchers as a…
ZDT Annual Conference 2026: Save the Date & Call for Participation
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…
“There’s no Such Thing as a Wrong Feeling” – an Interview with Birgit Bucher on Trauma-Informed Education
Those who work with people who have experienced trauma often encounter challenging situations, intense emotions and uncertainty about their own actions. A psychoanalytically grounded approach to trauma-informed education helps professionals to better understand unconscious dynamics, to reflect on…
Understanding Dementia. A Series of Workshops for Family Carers.
The FAMteam's series of workshops on the topic of "Caring for relatives" is being expanded to include a free, external programme. Find out everything you need to know about dementia and how you can deal with your family members appropriately.