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Conservation and Restauration

The programme offers three fields of study, which are distinguished by material-specific and technological characteristics: Wood, Stone, Mural Painting. The direct contact with the university's courses in architecture and urban planning, cultural work and civil engineering and the practical connection to the surrounding monuments, museums, buildings and works of art in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Potsdam, the state of Brandenburg and the capital city of Berlin form optimal framework conditions.

Study Conservation and Restauration

Bachelor's Programme

In the first semesters, the Bachelor's degree programme provides basic knowledge in the preservation of historic buildings and focuses on wood, stone and mural painting.

Master's Programme

The Master's programme deepens students' knowledge and skills, qualifying them for a higher qualification for independent and competent professional practice.

25 Years of Conservation and Restauration

Cover der Jubil?umsbroschüre des Studiengangs Konservierung und Restaurierung

In 2020, the degree programme Conservation and Restauration celebrated its 25th anniversary. To mark this occasion, a brochure was produced that tells the story of the degree programme, presents the fields of study in detail and gives you insights into the everyday life of the degree programme and the teaching formats.

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Insights into the Fields of Study

Job Profiles

"In the trio of art historians, natural scientists and restorers who today are essentially concerned with conservation and restoration issues, the latter differs decisively from the other two in that he is the only one who lends a hand to the original to a greater extent.

This not only gives him a special responsibility in the technical and manual area, but also in his ideal function as protector and preserver of the works of art entrusted to him. (...) The work of art needs an advocate to protect it from the worst abuse.

Here, the restorer has a special responsibility, as he is the only one who, due to his training, but also due to his interests and his individual knowledge of the object, can weigh and judge to what extent a work of art can withstand the strains placed upon it or will suffer irreparable damage in the process."

Bruno Heimberg, Das Selbstverst?ndnis des Restaurators. Ein Versuch der Standortbestimmung, in: Zeitschrift für Kunsttechnologie und Konservierung Heft 2/1994, Worms 1994, pp. 340-344.

  • Extensive specialist knowledge and practical experience
  • pronounced sense of responsibility
  • critical judgement (prudence)
  • ability to discourse (communicative competence, mastery of argumentation strategies)
  • ability to cooperate (willingness to compromise, pragmatism)
  • Capacity for critical self-reflection as an essential characteristic of academic work.

"As living testimonies of centuries-old traditions of peoples, monuments in the present convey a spiritual message of the past. Humanity, which is becoming more and more aware of the universal validity of human values, sees in monuments a common heritage and feels responsible towards future generations for their preservation. It has an obligation to transmit to them the monuments in all the richness of their authenticity." Venice Charter 1964, Preamble

"The central task of conservators is the preservation and care of artistic and cultural objects. In order to be able to meet the requirements of modern restoration, academic training is necessary. Only a university degree enables the conservator to accompany an object from the preliminary examination, analysis and concept development through the actual conservation or restoration to the necessary documentation and further care. Conservators need comprehensive technical skills and a trained artistic sensitivity when dealing with art objects. They must acquire detailed knowledge of the historical manifestations of their objects and their materials; in addition to an overview of art history, this also includes a sound knowledge of chemistry and physics as well as knowledge of other related sciences. Training is therefore an ongoing process that continues in professional life and necessitates targeted further training." Association of Conservators

"Conservators deal with irreplaceable cultural assets that are carriers of cultural, ideal, ethical, religious, artistic, historical, social, technical, scientific, ecological and economic values." Swiss Association for Conservation and Restoration

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Study & Teaching

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Anniversary and alumni party: 30 years of conservation and restoration at the University of Applied Sciences

The Conservation and Restoration degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since 1995, the programme has been training highly qualified specialists who are dedicated to the preservation of historical objects, works of art and…

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Exhibition in Schwedt shows Students' Ideas for the Future of Urban Development

On the 13th of June, an exhibition entitled "Schwedt – Urban redevelopment and development perspectives" will open in Schwedt/Oder town hall, focusing on the sustainable transformation of Schwedt. As part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research project, students from the Architecture and Urban…

Awards

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The FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association's Volunteer Award goes to the perspektiv;wechsel collective

The FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association honours outstanding commitment at the university with its honorary award. This year, the perspektiv;wechsel collective receives the award for its many years of work promoting alternative perspectives in architecture.

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Info Event
25/06/2025, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

From Procrastination to Action: Overcoming Procrastination and Studying more productively

Target audience: University members, Employees, Students
Location: OnlineRoom via Zoom
Presentation/Lecture
25/06/2025, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Event Series "Bunte Aussichten" by the Student Collective perspektiv;wechsel

Women Architects* in Theory and Practice ? Work Report Susanne Brorson
Target audience: Employees, Students, Public
Location: House DRoom 011
Workshop
27/06/2025, 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm

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Target audience: University members, Public
Location: House ARoom 0.02
Exhibition
23–28/06/2025

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Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public, Prospective students
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Contact

Study Advisory Stone

Professor for Conservation and Restoration – Stone

Counselling: Due to the research semester, counselling can only take place online and by appointment.

Registration: Please register in advance by e-mail: jeannine.meinhardt@fh-potsdam.de to receive a registration confirmation.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 243

Study Advisory Wood

Professor for Conservation and Restoration – Wood

Consultation and registration: Appointments by arrangement by e-mail. Please contact Angelika Rauch (with contact details) at: angelika.rauch@fh-potsdam.de.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 064

Study Advisory Mural Painting

Workshop Manager Conservation and Restoration – Mural Painting

Counselling times: Thursdays, from 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Registration: Please register by e-mail in advance: tjalda.eschebach@fh-potsdam.de.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 247 – 248