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UPtransition:Equal Opportunities. New Perspectives.
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Qualification program for more diversity & career orientation opportunities

Many students experience disadvantages or discrimination. UPtransition is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion at the University of Potsdam. To this end, UPtransition offers students a qualification program for professional orientation and assists in searching for and finding jobs.

The program is explicitly aimed at all:

  • first-generation students,
  • BiPoC,
  • students with a history of migration,
  • refugees,
  • LGBTQIA* students,
  • international students,
  • students with health restrictions (physical and mental),
  • students with care responsibilities or children
  • and all other students who face challenges.

Participation in the UPtransition program includes workshops on career-related topics, individual consultations and networking events for joint reflection. We also help with finding jobs inside and outside the university. 

We value diversity - which is why we want to listen carefully and take every individual challenge seriously.

How can I participate in the program?

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UPtransition is aimed at all students who experience disadvantages and/or have experienced discrimination/racism and who are confronted with special challenges that make studying or a part-time job even more difficult. If you are the first person in your family to study, have a history of migration or if you are a refugee, if you identify as a Person of Color, as non-binary or queer, if you have health restrictions, care for relatives, have children or have come to the University of Potsdam as an international student, we cordially invite you to participate in our qualification program.

We are aware that we have not covered all dimensions of possible discrimination or disadvantage here, so we refer you to the Anti-discrimination Guidelines of the University of Potsdam and are always open to individual discussions. For more information on diversity and anti-discrimination measures at the University of Potsdam, please visit the website A University Free of Discrimination.

 

Please note: Currently, we are not able to fund any more student jobs through UPtransition.

Application
November 3
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Online application until November 3, 2025

The application for participation in the qualification program is possible twice a year. After receiving your application, we will provide you with feedback. Click here to apply online.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/25NXjWCYeXpHn9CEylo8Na?si=uPK5vhGBQfqsvzbrpWJF3w&nd=1&dlsi=5b06dd78aefa4795
Podcast mit Anne Klinnert von UPtransition
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UPtransition in the podcast “We are UP”

Anne Klinnert answers many questions about diversity and career entry as a guest on the University of Potsdam podcast. Thank you for the invitation and have fun listening! The podcast is in German.

Insights UPtransition
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Review kick-off 1st & 2nd round

What do networking and diversity look like at UPtransition? Our photo gallery offers impressions from the kick-off of the first and second round – a welcoming introduction with many valuable insights.

How is the program structured?

The UPtransition program includes workshops, a network, counseling, WHK jobs and at the end there is a certificate for all participants.
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Workshops
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Workshops

During the program, you will take part in several workshops on the topic of career orientation as well as a diversity training.

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Network

We hold regular network meetings on professional and lifestyle-related topics to promote exchange within the group.

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Counseling

In individual consultations, we work together to identify your individual strengths and interests and find ways to put them to good use.

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Student jobs (WHKs)

We support program participants in their search for student jobs and WHK positions both within and outside the university. 

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Certificate

At the end of the one-year program, you will receive a meaningful certificate of participation from us, which you can use for future applications.

Anne Klinnert

Project coordinator UPtransition

Anne Klinnert

address: Campus Am Neuen Palais
House 22, room 1.04

Lennart Hölscher

Project evaluation UPtransition

Lennart Hölscher

address: Campus Am Neuen Palais
House 22, room 1.04

Alica Bremer

Research associate

Alica Bremer

address: Campus Am Neuen Palais
House 22, room 1.04

Sabrina Ferling

Research Assistant

Sabrina Ferling

address: Campus Am Neuen Palais
House 22, room 1.04

 

The project "UPtransition - Qualification Program for a Successful Transition from Bachelor to Master or Career in the State of Brandenburg" is funded by the European Union and the state of Brandenburg.