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Potsdam's aging State Parliament building will undergo an expansion, transforming it into a...
Potsdam's aging State Parliament building will undergo an expansion, transforming it into a university campus in the future. [Archive Image] (Picture of the building)

Hasso Plattner's Revitalization Plans: Transforming a Historical Site into a Vibrant Uni-Campus in Potsdam

Overview

Transforming the shadowy campus locale into a University-Campus under the leadership of Hasso Plattner. - Entrepreneur Hasso Plattner intentionalizes transforming a blighted neighborhood into a university center.

We've got some exciting news for the city of Potsdam! Software billionaire and philanthropist, Hasso Plattner, plans to breathe new life into a derelict area, the former state parliament building site on Brauhausberg, by converting it into a university campus.

Details

  • Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI): With a longstanding history in Potsdam, HPI - a top-notch research institution founded by Hasso Plattner in 1998 - specializes in digital engineering and software systems engineering [1][2].
  • Courses and Programs: HPI provides unique, hands-on engineering computer science courses, while its d-school offers design thinking and digital leadership education [1][5].
  • Research Areas: HPI is actively engaged in advanced research fields such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, emphasizing fairness, accountability, and transparency [5].

Location

  • Potsdam: Situated close to Lake Griebnitzsee, HPI enjoys a strategic location near Berlin and thriving academic surroundings [2][5].
  • Infrastructure: HPI boasts cutting-edge research and educational facilities in its own building near Lake Griebnitzsee [2].

Future Prospects

  • Collaborative Partnerships: The Hasso Plattner Foundation is teaming up with the State of Brandenburg and the University of Potsdam to transform Potsdam into a scientific hub, with plans to establish a new campus on Brauhausberg and move the University of Potsdam into the city's core [3][4].
  • Growing Horizons: HPI continues to broaden its research focus, including machine learning and AI, with possibilities for partnering with leading international institutions and businesses [5].
  • Innovative Education: The foundation's dedication to digital engineering education is evident in the establishment of the Digital Engineering Faculty at the University of Potsdam, fostering innovation and opportunities for future students [2].

Stay Tuned!

We'll share more details about this exciting venture on Monday, when Hasso Plattner and the Hasso Plattner Foundation present their plans alongside the University of Potsdam.

Sources:

[1] Hasso Plattner Institute. (n.d.). Our Institutes and Schools. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/en/our-institutes-and-schools/

[2] Hasso Plattner Institute at University of Potsdam. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://hpi.uni-potsdam.de/en/

[3] German Press Agency. (n.d.). Hasso Plattner Foundation and University of Potsdam to Discuss Science Campus in Potsdam. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.dpa.com/de/presse-redaktion/releases/gesellschaft/hasso-plattner-stiftung-und-universitaet-potsdam-veraendern-sich-zu-einem-wissenschaftsstandort-in-potsdam-1009551

[4] Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke. (n.d.). Strengthening Brandenburg's Science Landscape. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://woidke.brandenburg.de/de/aussorge/kultur-wissenschaft-bildung/strengthening-brandenburgs-science-landscape

[5] Hasso Plattner Institute. (n.d.). Research. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/en/research/

  1. The Hasso Plattner Institute, with its focus on digital engineering and software systems engineering, is poised to expand its research to include machine learning and artificial intelligence, aiming for collaborative partnerships in online education, learning, science, and education-and-self-development to transform Potsdam into a vibrant centre for scientific and digital innovation.
  2. As part of the revitalization plans, Hasso Plattner's intention is to establish vocational training programs, focused on digital engineering, at the new campus on Brauhausberg, ensuring an education system that provides practical, hands-on experience, thereby contributing to the community policy of skill development and self-improvement.

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