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Inaugural lecture by Prof Dr Helga Schmid
To mark her appointment as Professor of Design Theory and Design Research at the Department of Design, Prof Dr Helga Schmid will give her inaugural lecture entitled: "TAKE YOUR TIME - Take your time and redefine it!".
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Project start: TDR4HAW - Transdisciplinary research at universities of applied sciences
On 01 November, the research project "TDR4HAW. Transdisciplinary research at universities of applied sciences - status quo and potential of a sleeping giant" was launched on 1 November. The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences is the project's lead organisation, which will be funded over the next…
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Inaugural lecture by Prof Dr Franziska Geib
On the occasion of her appointment as Professor of Inclusive Work with People with Disabilities and Diversity at the Department of Social and Educational Sciences, Prof. Dr Franziska Geib will give her inaugural lecture on 4 November 2024 entitled "What understanding of inclusion does social work…
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Social Robotic Lab: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam researches the future of human-robot interaction
A pioneering research project in the field of human-robot interaction is being launched at the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam under the direction of Prof. Dr Frank Heidmann, Research Professor for Design of Software Interfaces. Funded by the European Regional…
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New seminars on occupational health management and generation management in social organisations
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is expanding its continuing education programme and is now introducing two new seminars designed specifically for professionals in social institutions. The seminars were developed under the direction of Prof. Dr. Birgit Wiese and are dedicated to the…
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Leo Blohm is the new student vice president of the FH Potsdam
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences has a new student vice president: Leo Jacob Blohm has taken up the post for the 2024/2025 winter semester. The 24-year-old student will represent the interests of students in the university management for one year. Blohm succeeds Luisa Vallbracht, who has held…
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FH Potsdam intensifies international partnership with the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
The Department of Design at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences and the College of Design at National Taipei University of Technology - Taipei Tech are expanding their successful cooperation as part of the DAAD ISAP programme (International Study and Training Partnerships). The programme offers…
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"Queens of Structure" exhibition comes to Potsdam
The travelling exhibition "Queens of Structure", co-initiated by FHP alumna Nicole Parlow, will open at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences on 2 October 2024. The exhibition is dedicated to outstanding female civil engineers who have realised impressive projects worldwide. It will highlight…
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International award for regional and social commitment - Luckenwalde Presence Centre wins Triple E Award 2024
The Luckenwalde Presence Centre was one of the five finalists at the Triple E Awards 2024, winning first prize in the "EDI Community Engagement Initiative of the Year" category at the European "Triple E Awards on Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence in Higher Education 2024"
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Building Culture Day 2024 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
On the 14th of September 2024, the Brandenburg Chamber of Engineers and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning are once again inviting people to the Day of Building Culture. Under the motto "Baukultur concerns us all", a varied programme will be offered throughout Brandenburg, focusing…
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Dual study programme at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences makes significant contribution to innovative road rehabilitation in Brandenburg
An important step for the transport infrastructure in Brandenburg was taken today with the opening of the first construction section of the L 50 state road between Fehrow and Drachhausen. The focus here is not only on economic and ecological sustainability, but also on close cooperation with the…
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Brandenburg's education plan comes into force
With the publication of the new education plan "The extended principles of elementary education" by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MBJS), Brandenburg is sending a strong signal in favour of child-oriented and scientifically based early childhood education. The education plan was…