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The Potsdam Science Park stands for cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, first-class teaching and an inspiring campus life. It is home to many top research institutions – including five institutes of the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Society as well as the largest campus of the University of Potsdam – and offers a unique environment for research and innovation that attracts scientists from all over the world.

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Research & Teaching

We stand for quality in teaching and research! The Potsdam Science Park is home to three Max Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes, and the largest campus of the University of Potsdam. The Brandenburg State Archive is also based here.
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Max Planck Campus

The Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces, the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) form the Max Planck Campus in the Potsdam Science Park. From the microcosm to outer space – that could be the motto of...
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Fraunhofer Campus

Two institutes from the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft have settled in the Potsdam Science Park: The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Sciences (IAP) and the Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (IZI-BB) division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology. In cooperation with industry leaders, both institutes are developing innovative solutions on the...
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University of Potsdam

The University of Potsdam is Brandenburg’s largest university with over 20,000 students and seven departments. It is also the only institution in the state that trains teachers. Research is focused on Earth and Environmental Sciences, Evolutionary and Systems Biology, Cognitive Sciences and Data Sciences. The University is closely networked with...
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Brandenburg Main State Archive

The Brandenburg Main State Archive maintains the history of the State of Brandenburg. Interested parties can research archival materials online and view materials in the reading room. An extensive reference library is also available to visitors.
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Lunch & Learn

In the Lunch & Learn format, present and past actors of the Potsdam Science Park provide valuable insights into current research topics, successful jobs outside academia and their journeys as company founders.
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PSP Conference

PSP Conference is the largest forum for cooperation, research innovations and start-ups in the Potsdam Science Park. The annual Potsdam Innovation Forum highlights changing innovation topics and offers the best opportunity for networking with science and business in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region. Participants can expect exciting discussions and presentations on...
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The Potsdam Science Park stands for cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, first-class teaching and an inspiring campus life. It is home to many top research institutions – including five institutes of the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Society as well as the largest campus of the University of Potsdam – and offers a unique environment for research and innovation that attracts scientists from all over the world.

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