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.

    Spaces of Fear in Underground Stations: Architectural Solutions using the Example of Elsterwerdaer Platz along the U5 Line, taking into Account the Protection of Historical Monuments

    Underground stations are often perceived as spaces of fear, with some being more affected than others. The central question of this thesis is how spaces of fear arise in underground stations and how these can be appropriately counteracted in terms of architecture and heritage conservation. The case study of the Elsterwerdaer Platz underground station is analysed.

    Flex Data Competence (DigiFlex)

    The FLEX Data Competence (DigiFLEX) project will create e-learning programmes for teaching data skills by 2026, which are aimed at students from all departments and are specially tailored to the needs of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.

    IFMB2 - International Professionals for the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region

    Promoting international talent for integration into studies and the labour market

    LAUBE focuses on Sustainability, Social Issues and Biodiversity

    The demands on the allotment gazebo have changed, and for good reason: the ecological crisis − climate change, extreme weather events, species extinction − requires a different kind of gazebo. One that can cope with these changed conditions. This was the task set when the Federal Federation of German Allotment Garden Associations (BKD), the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and the Eberswalde…

    ÜberAl – Transitions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Working Life

    The research project funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation is investigating the challenges and needs of employees who sign during career transitions.

    Early Help in a Clinical Setting for (Expectant) Parents with Mental Illness and at Risk of Addiction

    The measure "Early help in a clinical setting for (expectant) parents with mental illness and at risk of addiction " is being developed in order to transfer parents under stress from inpatient to outpatient structures, to strengthen cooperation within early help and to ensure support during pregnancy and parenthood.

    Human-Robot Interaction in Social Robotics

    The aim of the project, which is subsidised by the European Regional Development Fund, is to set up an interdisciplinary test and experimental environment for social robots.

    Building Law and Planning Guidelines for the Realisation of Cultural Events in Former Agricultural Buildings in Brandenburg

    An exemplary analysis based on the change of use of two LPG cowsheds to cultural sites

    The structural change in agriculture in Brandenburg has led, among other things, to more and more farms being abandoned or lying fallow for years. At the same time, there is a significant lack of cultural offerings in rural areas. The strengthening of cultural offerings is favoured at both municipal and federal…

    Fatherhood in the Penal System

    A pilot study on the construction of parenthood by fathers in prison.

    Investigations on Glulam with Natural-Based Adhesive

    The thesis analyses the effects of ageing and installation on the load-bearing capacity of natural-based adhesives on glued laminated timber.

    Development of a Methodology for Material-Based Screening and Categorisation of Existing Buildings with Regard to the Circular Economy

    The thesis deals with the development of an innovative method for the evaluation of existing buildings that goes beyond the traditional technical approach and can be defined as circular due diligence.

    The Indoor Riding Hall in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

    Draft of a monument-appropriate restoration strategy