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  • AI, Education and the Future of Learning

    How should education evolve in a world where artificial intelligence can generate content, answer questions and support decision-making in seconds? This was the central question explored during the recent Conference “Digital Science in Education” hosted by the German University of Digital Science (German UDS).

  • German UDS Hosts Two High-Level Delegations from Tsinghua University

    The German University of Digital Science (German UDS) recently welcomed two distinguished delegations from Tsinghua University, underlining the growing strategic partnership between Germany and China in the field of digital education, artificial intelligence (AI), and lifelong learning.

  • German UDS Celebrates its First Graduates

    The German University of Digital Science marks a historic milestone today by celebrating the first graduation ceremony in its young institutional history, honoring the graduates of the university’s first MBA cohort.

  • German University of Digital Science Achieves Outstanding Results in New Ranking of Private Universities

    The German University of Digital Science (German UDS) has achieved an exceptional result in the newly published SZ Ranking of the Best Private Universities 2026. Just one year after its foundation, the fully digital university is already ranked among the top private higher education institutions in Germany, underlining the growing recognition of its innovative academic model.

    Graphic representing results in university ranking

  • Malaysian Ambassador Visits German UDS Headquarters

    On 31st of March 2026, German UDS welcomed His Excellency Mohamad Razdan Jamil, Ambassador of Malaysia to Germany, to its headquarters for a high-level exchange on the future of digital education, lifelong learning, and opportunities for strategic cooperation between Malaysia and Germany.

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We are still inspired by the conversations at our 4th International Conference on Digital Science in Education! 🚀 Two days of exchange, ideas, and fresh perspectives on AI, academic integrity, lifelong learning, open source, and the future of the university.   📸 Here are some highlights from the conference and a look back at some of the key moments.   Read our blog for the biggest takeaways. Link in bio. . #germanuds #internationalconference #aiineducation #digitalinnovation #onlinelearning

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What does a campus experience look like when the campus is no longer the limit? Roland Klemke, Fridolin Wild, and Daniele Di Mitri joined Julia von Thienen for a panel that went straight to the heart of digital education. What came through clearly: online education is not about copying the physical campus in a new format. It is about rethinking pedagogy, community, and belonging for a digital world. The panel showed that the future of the university is not just a platform or a virtual space. It is a place to create connection, shared purpose, and productive struggle. And the sharpest point of all: if students are going to feel part of something, they need more than access. They need identification, interaction, and a reason to come back. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #PanelDiscussion #AIinEducation #Potsdam

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Is AI in education a learning companion, a teacher’s assistant, or the end of academic integrity? Periklis Papakonstantinou, Martin Ebner, and Florian Rampelt joined Prof. Dr. Maren Borkert for a panel that did not stay on the surface for long. What became clear fast: the real question is not whether AI should be used in education. It is how to use it well, and what role humans must still play in learning, teaching, and assessment. AI should support learning, not replace it. That means better use of technology, stronger AI literacy, and assessment methods that focus on real understanding instead of easy shortcuts. The bigger issue is access and capability. AI can deepen the divide when only some people know how to use it well. A strong panel, and a very real reminder that education does not just need new tools. It needs better judgment. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #PanelDiscussion #AIinEducation #Potsdam

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How do we bring students together through technology, rather than letting it isolate them?" Jürgen Schulze opened by asking the question that cuts straight to the core of digital education. His answer was clear - give people a shared challenge worth solving. Digital education is no longer just about access. It’s about connection, judgment, and what we choose to protect. Nihel Chabrak closed with the sharpest provocation of the session: “A machine can transmit knowledge, but it cannot tell us what is worth knowing.” The university ’s new job is not to compete with AI on information delivery. It’s to keep human judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to question alive. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #AIinEducation #DigitalUniversity #Potsdam

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How should organizations and institutions close the skills gap? In her keynote, Johanna Heise made a clear point: corporate learning has moved past nice-to-have territory. Continuous #learning is now a strategic necessity, because the pace of change is simply too fast for one-off training to keep up. She showed how the shift is already happening: - from classroom to cloud, - from static content to on-demand learning, - from broad training to personalized upskilling, - from short-term hiring to long-term talent building. And the bigger message was even stronger: #AI is changing how we learn, but it does not replace the human side of learning. Leadership, culture, and the willingness to keep learning are what actually make the difference. A keynote with a very practical takeaway: if companies want to stay relevant, they need to grow their own talent. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #AIinEducation #DigitalUniversity #Potsdam

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🚀 We are live with Day 1 of our 4th International Conference on Digital Science in Education. Our President Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel and Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz opened the conference and welcomed everyone to a day of sharp ideas, good questions, and real exchange. As CEO & President Prof. Dr. Mike Friedrichsen puts it: "This conference is a vital platform for shaping the future of learning in a rapidly evolving digital world." More Day 1 highlights coming up. 📸: Photos by Jürgen Sendel . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #AIinEducation #DigitalUniversity #Potsdam

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We're closing out our speaker series with two sessions that cover the full spectrum - from EdTech product builders to academic researchers shaping the future of learning. Session 2 – EdTech Perspective: - Tania Roquette: Vice President, Full Fabric - Stefania Trabucchi: Managing Director, Abstract Technology - Mathias Kutschera: Robo Wunderkind - Benjamin Krieg: Moravia Consulting Session 3 – Academic Perspective: - Stefan Edlich: Head of Data Science Master, BHT Berlin - David Joyner: Associate Dean, Off-Campus & Special Initiatives, Georgia Tech - Sinem Aslan: Senior Researcher, Google | Professor, German UDS This is industry and academia in the same room, on the same questions. That doesn't happen often. May 28–29 | Potsdam & Online Early Bird ends tomorrow. Use code GUDS26 at checkout for 30% off. Grab your ticket before it's gone! Link in bio. . #GermanUDS #InternationalConference #DigitalScience #AIinEducation #DigitalUniversity

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Last week, 17 German UDS Professors from across the world gathered for two days to inspire new ideas and thoughtful dialogue. Not a conference. Not a PR event. A retreat - designed for academic reflection and renewal. On the agenda: - How should AI reshape the way we teach? - What do micro-degrees look like in practice? - How do professors inspire people to advance their academic journeys? - What does real academic governance look like for a digital university? Our CEO & President Prof. Dr. Mike Friedrichsen put it best: "Two days in Bad Saarow sparked something I didn't want to simply leave behind. The retreat raised questions that went beyond the agenda. Conversations that couldn't end." This is what it looks like when a university supports academic excellence 🧡 . #GermanUDS #Professors #OnlineLearning #DigitalUniversity #GermanEducation

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