Chillaxin' with the Experts: Potsdam's Oliver Günther Untroubled by Plattner's Mega-Project
University Leader Unfazed by Accusations of Shortcuts in Scientific Research - University President remains unfazed by science funding reductions
You know what's happening in Potsdam, ya? Software mogul, Hasso Plattner – the geezer who co-founded SAP – wants to dump a sh*t-ton of cash into the city, expanding his IT research biz, the Hasso Plattner Institute, and establishing a snazzy new campus for the University of Potsdam at Brauhausberg by 2035. No figure's been divulged yet, but it could run up into the hundreds of milions, no joke.
What's the boss of Potsdam, Oliver Günther, say about this? He ain't sweatin' it, mate. Günther's confided to RBB InfoRadio that he's got faith in ex-leader Dietmar Woidke and the Brandenburg government, suggesting they've had some juicy, in-depth chats assuring each other they're on the same page.
But what about that pesky money issue? Well, apparently, they've sorted out the moolah bits and bobs in their Letters of Intent, ensuring Günther's chillin' like a villain about those funds. He reckons the government's all about science and research, keepin' the dollar flowing.
Scoop on the Potsdam Scene
So, what's the lowdown on Hasso's plans for Potsdam? Here's the skinny:
Leveling Up the Hasso Plattner Institute
- Location: The current HPI, near Lake Griebnitzsee, is gonna get a major facelift, aimin' to up its game in research and education.
- Funding: The cash to jack up the HPI comes from Plattner's foundation, which has been bankrollin' various projects at HPI, like the Digital Engineering Faculty in partnership with the University of Potsdam[1][2].
Brand-Spankin' New Potsdam Uni Campus
- Location: The new campus will grace Brauhausberg alongside the ol' facilities, boostin' the university's research and educational capabilities.
- Impact: This moves should make Potsdam a prime destination for students and researchers, strengthenin' the region's academic prowess.
Science Funds: Brandenburg's Got the Coins
- Research Expansion: Expect more students and researchers flockin' to Brandenburg as research capacity increases.
- Private Pound: Thanks to Plattner's foundation, there'll be private funds a-flowin', lightenin' the load for public institutions and enabling more ballsy research projects.
- Collaborative Vibe: A synergistic relationship between HPI, the University of Potsdam, and Plattner's foundation could foster a thriving IT research and edu hub, potentially attractin' more moolah and talent to the area.
So, there ya have it! Hasso Plattner's got some exciting plans for Potsdam that'll likely give the city's research and education scene a solid boost. And, according to Oliver Günther, Brandenburg's government's got the cheddar to keep science and research relevant in the region. Peace out!
Sources:[1] https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/news-events/news/2019/digital-engineering-faculty-happy-birthday-hasso-plattner-institute[2] https://hpi.de/news/research/new-faculty-of-digital-engineering-at-uni-potsdam/
- The proposed plans for Potsdam by Hasso Plattner, a prominent figure in the science and technology industry, involve expansion of his Hasso Plattner Institute and establishment of a new campus for the University of Potsdam at Brauhausberg, a move that promises to bolster the city's educational and research zeal in the realms of science and education-and-self-development.
- The community and employment policies in Potsdam, under the guidance of Mayor Oliver Günther, seem to be supportive of these scientific and educational initiatives, as evidenced by Günther's confidence in the Brandenburg government's commitment to science and research funding.
