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Coach Melissa Kleiß and Dr. Stephan Eickelmann of “Schildwache Potsdam”.

Fencing like in the Middle Ages – “Schildwache Potsdam” teaches students historical martial arts

Dr. Stephan Eickelmann walks through the gym in House 12 on the campus Am Neuen Palais and opens a door of a cupboard hidden in the wall. What comes …
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Nanna Fuhrhop

Spelling to the Power of Three – Punctuation, Reading Support and Reforms

Capitalization, placing commas, loanwords: Spelling is a necessary evil for many, a horror for most, and the subject of intensive research for a few. …
Ralf Müller (right) in the University Archive.

“The Long-Term Memory of a Society” – The Potsdam University Archive Preserves Historical Documents and Works of Art

Behind an inconspicuous glass door on the Golm campus lies a small, separate world: a secluded place in the middle of the university with countless …
Forschende beugen sich über Geräte bei einer Übung im Gelände

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 3: Methodology ranging from soil analysis to drone flying

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today, after a quick breakfast, we set off on our first field excursion. The site is just a short drive away, and after our bus helps "de-bush" the …
Constantin von Köckwitz (left) and Marc Repey.

A Scholarship for (almost) every life situation – Dr. Constantin von Köckritz and Marc Repey support law student Max Bense

“Time is always tight.” Max Bense knows what he is talking about. After all, he is studying law alongside his job at a large tax and management …
Haus vor einem Berg

Study Trip to Namibia – Day 1: Get to know NamTip

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

Today is the start of our NamTip Winter School, to which students from the Namibian universities NUST and UNAM are participating. These institutions …
Entisar Karkoli in front of a blackboard.

“Teaching Children – Maybe It Is the Same All Over the World” – Syrian teacher Entisar Karkokli teaches at an elementary school in Wittenberge

Let's start with a game. Entisar Karkokli fans out cards in her hand, lifting them high above her head. “Who wants to draw first?” Hands are raised. …
Zwei Forschende führen wissenschaftliche Messungen in der afrikanischen Savanne durch

Study Trip to Namibia – Understanding and Managing Tipping Points in Dryland Ecosystems

Potsdam researchers in the African savannah

From 16 to 26 June 2025, a delegation from the University of Potsdam - including University President Prof. Oliver Günther - and German research …
Illustration des Meeresbodens

Why Do Submarine Canyons Form in Places Where the Seafloor Is Particularly Steep?

Submarine canyons are large, kilometer-deep gorges on the seafloor along continental margins that transport sediments, nutrients, and carbon from …
Portrait of Prof. Anna Bindler. PhD

What Does a Crime Cost? Economist Anna Bindler on the connection between crime and the economy

Many people follow the Sunday crime thriller “Tatort” on TV with excitement – only to switch off after 90 minutes and let the crime be a crime. …