Forschungsaktivitäten am Fachbereich Informationswissenschaften der Fachhochschule Potsdam.

The paper at hand raises the question of research at colleges and Universities of Applied Sciences in general, and displays a closer look at research efforts at the Department of Information Sciences at the UAS Potsdam in particular. It starts with an investigation of the general framework for research at colleges. Taking the example of the UAS Potsdam, it then illustrates additional research elements such as externally funded projects, sabbatical leaves for university teachers and options for publication – which research in general and foremost is associated with. It turns out that research is in its varied facets is extremely useful and necessary for practice-related teaching. An immediate, direct connection with teaching is crucial for colleges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]