From Theory to Practice: Projects at the FH Potsdam at a Glance
Here you will find a current overview of selected projects at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. You can filter the projects by departments and degree programs, by project type, or by content focus.
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Product design ideas competition for street furniture
11 students presented 22 designs for outdoor furniture in a student competition.
Transfer research project: Social work in daycare centres and family centres in Brandenburg
Social work in daycare centres, also known as daycare centre social work, has been a growing field of activity in Germany for the last ten years. The aim is to mitigate the consequences of social inequality for children's education. This issue is currently under discussion as part of the planned Startchancen programme for daycare centres, which the federal government intends to implement from 2026…
Concrete canoe construction for the 20th German Concrete Canoe Regatta 2026
Work began last semester to finalise the next Concrete Canoe Regatta in the best possible way. The teams collected suggestions for improved regatta boats, came up with ideas for marketing and the concrete composition, and drew up a time and cost plan.
MyAppMyData
App prototyping as an inclusive teaching-learning arrangement for the integrative development of digital skills at upper secondary level.
Research data management at the FHP: Finding, collecting and publishing data treasures
The "Finding, collecting and publishing data treasures" project funded by the Innovation Fund makes it easier for researchers to access resources and infrastructure in order to prepare and publish research data in accordance with FAIR principles. The process of data publication is accompanied by counselling and training and a culture of open research is strengthened.
Renovation and conversion concept for a listed residential and commercial building
This thesis deals with a listed ensemble of residential and stable buildings located in the municipality of Wokuhl-Dabelow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The buildings are initially inconspicuous, but represent an important testimony to rural regional building culture.
SeDOA: Diamond Open Access Service Centre
SeDOA establishes a single point of contact for Diamond Open Access, makes existing publication infrastructures more visible and contributes to their optimisation.
Participatory Interactions in Care and Sleep Situations in Daycare Centres (PIPS)
The aim of the "PIPS" project is to strengthen the participation of infants and toddlers in childcare centres. To this end, interactions in care and sleep situations are being analysed throughout Germany in order to gain a comprehensive picture of current practice. Based on the data obtained, concepts are being developed to support educational professionals in promoting children's rights and…
Project "Discrete load application using shear stud dowels in bridge and building construction"
The project investigates the mechanical relationships involved in load transfer and distribution within large groups of head bolt anchors.
TDR4HAW: Transdisciplinary Research at Universities of Applied Sciences – Status Quo and Potential of a Sleeping Giant
The project consortium analyses research at universities of applied sciences (UAS) with a special focus on transdisciplinary research projects.
PowerMii: Empowerment research groups for girls from a migrant background, focusing on biographical work, in rural vocational schools.
In Germany, girls with a migration background face major challenges in vocational preparation due to multiple educational disadvantages, particularly in rural regions. This is where the PowerMii project steps in: By collaborating with science, school social work and vocational schools, innovative teaching units are created to empower research groups.