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    The Campus will Change in April - Start of Construction for New Building "V"

    On the 20th of April 2026, construction work will begin on the new building "V" on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The construction site is located between the Kiepenheuerallee access road, House 17/Casino and the solar pavilion.

    Further education
    Interview

    Security in Dealing With a Sensitive Topic

    In this interview, Prof Dr Karin Borck provides insights into the new training course "Grief in the workplace" at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and shows why uncertainty in dealing with grief is so widespread.

    Transfer
    News

    How Founding Drives your Own Transformation - Laura van Altena on the Podcast: Gründungsgeist Berlin-Brandenburg

    How do you start a business when your everyday life has long been full but you still don't want to give up anything? Laura van Altena talks to Doreen Löwe about the challenges of self-employment, being an employee and voluntary work and how the EXIST Women's Scholarship helps her to focus.

    Study & Teaching
    News

    Call for Applications for the DAAD Prize 2026

    Award for international students of the FH Potsdam - Nomination deadline: 31st of May 2026

    Study & Teaching
    News

    From Professorial Recruitment to University: Apply Now for the Advancement Scholarship

    The advancement scholarship supports experienced professionals in their first university degree programme: full-time or part-time, regardless of income and without age limit. Applications are still possible until 1st of June 2026.

    Event
    News

    Register now: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 23rd of April 2026

    In April, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.

    University policy
    Press release

    Prof Dr Helga Schmid becomes the new Dean of the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

    On 1 April 2026, Prof. Dr Helga Schmid, Professor of Design Theory and Design Research, will take over the four-year position of Dean in the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. She succeeds Prof Wiebke Loeper, Professor of Photography.

    Further education
    Retrospective

    On the Way to Archive Expertise: Qualification Course for Media and Information Services Specialists (Archive) started

    The part-time qualification course for media and information services specialists (archives) got off to a successful start on 4 March. 21 participants from all over Germany - from city archives to the Federal Archives - began their multi-year training programme at the University of Applied Sciences…

    Service information
    News

    Two Work/Office Spaces Near the FHP

    In the shared office of the design studio "woven", two inexpensive workplaces for FHP members will become available from the 1st of April 2026.

    Research
    News

    Pfaueninsel Palace - Between reconstruction and conservation

    The comprehensive restoration of the palace on the Pfaueninsel has been completed - a project of exceptional duration, complexity and scientific depth. Over a period of seven years, the summer palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was thoroughly examined, repaired and conserved.

    Event
    Retrospective

    Working Group: Library Management

    On the 18th of March, the first working group of library directors took place at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, where library directors from all over Brandenburg came together for a fruitful exchange.

    Study & Teaching
    News

    Innovation Management in Practice: Cooperation with Radio TEDDY Creates New Perspectives

    In the FLEX innovation seminar, students worked with a well-known radio station to develop new business models and realistic concepts for a sustainable family radio station.