Staff Units & Central Facilities
At a Glance
Library
The academic library organises the analogue and digital media and information supply for all departments of the university.
Start-up Service and Management Qualifications
The FHP Entrepreneurship School & Start-up Service offers students, alumni and employees advice, coaching and networking services on the topic of start-ups.
University Communication
The Office of University Communications is responsible for press and public relations work as well as editing the university's central website.
University Planning & Development
The Office of University Planning & Development (HPE) bundles all strategic topics for the further development of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
International Office
The International Office is the first point of contact for international matters.
Legal Adviser/Legal Advice
Volker Bley advises the university on legal matters.
Research and Transfer Unit
The Research and Transfer Unit provides support in the preparation and implementation of research and transfer projects, among other things.
Studies and Teaching Unit
The Studies and Teaching Unit (ZESL) supports the faculties and the responsible bodies of the university in carrying out their tasks in studying and teaching.
Further Education Unit
The Further Education Unit (ZEW) offers academic continuing education in addition to the undergraduate degree programmes at the FHP.
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Lighten Up: Biology and Time at the MIT Museum
On the 28th of October, 2025, the exhibition Lighten Up: Biology and Time will open at the MIT Museum in Boston. A work by Prof Dr Helga Schmid will also be part of the exhibition: Circadian Dreams.
Press release
Germany Scholarships awarded to 26 students
In the 2025/26 funding period, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is awarding 26 Germany Scholarships to particularly committed and high-achieving students. The scholarship holders receive 300 euros per month for one year. Since the start of the funding programme, the university - together with…
News
Recognisable from afar: implementation of the new orientation system starts on campus
The first signs of better orientation are now visible on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Planning and design took place on site with students and staff under the direction of Prof Christina Poth. The involvement of the university community was crucial to the development.
Retrospective
Workshop: Minetest in library work - digital, creative, connecting
On the 16th of October 2020, the Brandenburg State Office for Archives and Public Libraries organised the seminar "Minetest in library work - digital, creative, connecting". Nico Giuffrida, prospective media educator and social worker at the KULTI youth club in Biesenthal, led the workshop. He…