All News of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
"Transformation with Attitude" − Gabriele Dreilich and Frank Hörhold on effective Organisational Development
What do organisations need to deal with dynamics and complexity? Gabriele Dreilich and Frank Hörhold, lecturers on the "Systemic Organisational Transformation" training course, talk about the pressure to change, new leadership roles − and why there are no longer any easy answers. In the podcast…
EXIST Start-Up Grant for Glasshome
The founders of Glasshome want to make the property sector more needs-oriented. They have now received the coveted funding approval.
Interdisciplinary for cultural heritage: Potsdam University of Applied Sciences intensifies university partnership with Uzbekistan
The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP) is continuing its two-decade-long collaboration with partner universities in Uzbekistan - fuelled by a shared commitment to the preservation of the built world cultural heritage. Under the title "Interdisciplinary on Monuments 2.0", a delegation from…
NARA Arbour takes Shape − Garden Arbour Rethought
NARA is taking shape − the modular summerhouse, which was created over three semesters, is now becoming a reality. It combines storage space, lounge area and terrace − barrier-free, adaptable and compliant with regulations. Users can customise the windows, façade and planting. A green roof and…
Excursion to the 18th International Symposium for Information Science (ISI 2025) at the Chemnitz University of Technology
Under the title "Data Streams and Cultural Oases", ISI2025 provided a stimulating opportunity to discuss current developments and challenges in the information sciences. During the conference, the broad spectrum of topics and the necessity of a comprehensive examination of these issues for the…
"Archives in the Information Age" – New Certificate Course starts in Autumn
The Department of Information Sciences and the Centre for Further and Continuing Education (ZEW) have relaunched the continuing education course "Archives in the Information Age" in cooperation with Freie Universität Berlin. Applications for the new certificate course are now open.
First legal commentary on Creative Commons licences published in open access - a milestone for open legal scholarship
With the publication of the "Creative Commons Public Licence - Commentary and Handbook for Legal Practice", a legal commentary on the Creative Commons Licences (CCPL) is being published for the first time in Germany - completely openly licensed. The work is not only a new standard work on the legal…
Conference Proceedings "Building Material Recycling and Earth Building Materials – Perspectives for a Circular Economy in the Construction Industry" published
The symposium "Building Material Recycling and Earthen Building Materials – Perspectives for a Circular Economy in the Construction Industry" took place on the 26th of August 2022 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The conference proceedings are now available.
Science live and entertaining: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam at the 4th Brandenburg Science Slam in Luckenwalde
The Science Slam is about presenting scientific topics in a creative, understandable and entertaining way in a short space of time. Within ten minutes, the participants bring their research topic closer to the audience - not with PowerPoint karaoke, but eloquently with passion, humour and…
Dr Birgit Schmidt appointed honorary professor in the Department of Information Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Birgit Schmidt as Honorary Professor in the Department of Information Science in the Library Science programme. Dr Birgit Schmidt is an international expert in the field of library and information science…
"Crowdfunding takes Courage – and a good Story" – Interview with Sophie Gnest from Startnext
What does it take for a crowdfunding campaign in the cultural sector to succeed? Why is it worth relying on your own community even when resources are scarce? Sophie Gnest is a designer, entrepreneur and crowdfunding consultant at Startnext. In our training course "Cultural financing – basics…
Online Working Group "Digital Offerings" of the Brandenburg State Centre for Archives and Public Libraries
On the 9th of April 2025, the latest meeting of the "Digital Services" working group took place, which is regularly organised by the State Office for Archives and Public Libraries. The working group is aimed at colleagues from Brandenburg's public libraries. The main topics were the presentation of…