“Religious Diversity in Northern Iraq” – A German-Iraqi Collaboration
Three researchers and nine students at the Department of Jewish Studies and Religious Studies of the University of Potsdam set off to Iraq at the end …
Bird’s Eye View – BIRD looks at the wealth of digital learning opportunities and connects them on a national education platform
“It is the biggest and most demanding project that I have ever done,” says Ulrike Lucke, leans back into her office chair, and blows a strand of hair …
Sexual Aggression – Psychologist Barbara Krahé and her team want to strengthen the competencies of young adults in sexual situations
#MeToo caused a stir – not just online, but also in people’s minds. Many now interpret touch, gestures, and words as sexual assault, which they might …
“The readiness to help is overwhelming” - Magdalena Marszałek on Poland’s perspective on the war in Ukraine
The Russian war of aggression has been raging in Ukraine for two months. While part of the Ukrainian population defends their country at home, others …
Ancient Texts Protect Our Cultural Heritage – Dr. Hedwig Schmalzgruber is on a special mission
Dr. Hedwig Schmalzgruber already discovered her passion for ancient languages and texts in Latin class as a school student. Later, she herself taught …
A Question of Stance – How do you react to antisemitic remarks in the classroom or to racism among students at school? A model project provides answers.
Discrimination and right-wing thinking do not stop at classroom doors. It is an enormous challenge for teachers to respond to them adequately. A model …
A Fertile Place – Three forest gardens are being created in Berlin-Britz and Kassel
The future of humankind lies in the city. Today, 57% of the world’s population is already living in cities. By 2030, it is estimated that this number …
