Relax, Brandenburg Science Funding Secure? Uni-Prez Says 'Chill'
University President Unfazed by Research Findings - University President Undeterred by Science Funding Reductions
Give a knowing wink to Potsdam's Uni-President, Oliver Günther, who calmly dismisses worries about Brandenburg slashing research and science funds despite the mega-boost from software tycoon Hasso Plattner. In a chat with RBB Inforadio, the man's got kitchen-sink confidence that Dietmar Woidke, the state's governor (SPD), and the SPD-led government will keep science backed. "We've had some heavy discussions, and it's been crystal clear we can trust each other," he assured.
The Brandenburg government values science as a priority and will continue to fund it, according to Günther. And they've even spelled out the financial nitty-gritty in a formal agreement, he said, so don't sweat it.
Software kingpin and SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner revealed his foundation would bankroll a fresh university campus in Potsdam and expand his IT research institute, the Hasso-Plattner-Institute, by 2035. He didn't toss around exact numbers, but hinted that hundreds of millions would likely be involved.
- Potsdam's Uni-President
- Relax, Brands
- Dietmar Woidke
- SAP
- Hasso Plattner
- No Cut
- Future Funds
- SPD
Tidbits from the Enrichment Pot:- The new campus at Brauhausberg, entering the scene over the next decade, is poised to boost the University of Potsdam's prowess, including the Hasso-Plattner-Institute. This growth injection should bolster the funds available for science and research in the region.- The Digital Engineering Faculty – a joint project of HPI and the University of Potsdam – has a 100% budget from the Hasso Plattner Foundation, providing top-notch IT Systems Engineering programs and fueling academic advancement in digital research.- The underway development of the new campus and continued backing from the Hasso Plattner Foundation will fortify Potsdam as a science hotspot, potentially luring more research initiatives and financing to the region.- The beefed-up academic setting and extended research abilities are likely to draw in more students, researchers, and businesses, driving economic bloom and academic superiority in the area.
All in all, Hasso Plattner's moves are stirring up optimism for the future of science and research funding in Brandenburg by spurring infrastructure development, academic excellence, and economic growth.
- "The Uni-President of Potsdam, Oliver Günther, emphasizes that the SPD-led Brandenburg government, led by Dietmar Woidke, prioritizes science and will continue to fund it, as evidenced by their formal agreement."
- "With the upcoming new campus at Brauhausberg and the expansion of the Hasso-Plattner-Institute, Potsdam could become a hub for education-and-self-development in science and technology, potentially attracting more employment opportunities and advancements in the field."
