Program Overview

Introduction to PeriodUP

The University of Potsdam has introduced PeriodUP, a project aimed at providing free period products to its students and staff. This initiative seeks to make necessary hygiene products accessible to all, contributing to the destigmatization of menstruation.

Objectives of PeriodUP

The primary goals of PeriodUP include:

• Making period products freely available to reduce financial burdens on individuals, particularly those with low incomes.
• Creating a more inclusive and supportive environment by acknowledging the needs of menstruating individuals.
• Encouraging open discussions about menstruation to normalize it within the university community.

Implementation of PeriodUP

The project involves:

• Installing dispensers with free period products (tampons and pads) in selected toilets across the university's campuses.
• Ensuring regular replenishment of these products by the responsible cleaning staff.
• Sharing the costs of maintenance and replenishment between the university management and the student parliament in the first year.

Locations of Free Period Products

Free period products are available at the following locations:

Campus I - Am Neuen Palais

• Haus 8, Raum 074 (near the cafeteria), barrier-free
• Haus 9, Raum 1.02 (All-Gender-Toilette)
• Haus 10, Raum 109
• Haus 11, Raum 007a (staircase)
• Haus 19, Raum 0.10, ground floor
• Haus 6, Raum 020a (near the AStA)

Campus II - Golm

• Haus 5, Raum 012
• Haus 9, Raum 002a (ground floor, between seminar rooms)
• Haus 11, Raum 028 (near the fitness studio)
• Haus 14a, Raum 042 (in front of the reading cafe)
• Haus 18, Raum 001 (ground floor, library foyer)
• Haus 19, Raum 039 (sports hall)
• Haus 25, Raum F003a (ground floor)
• Haus 26, Raum 019 (ground floor), barrier-free
• Haus 27, Raum 024A (ground floor, near the lecture halls)
• Haus 27, Raum 122A (1st floor, near the lecture halls)
• Haus 28, Raum 0072a (ground floor)

Campus III - Griebnitzsee

• Haus 5, Raum 004 (library)
• Haus 6, Raum 033 (ground floor, next to the cloakroom)
• Haus 6, Raum 1.12c (1st floor), barrier-free

Feedback and Improvement

The university welcomes feedback and suggestions for improving PeriodUP. An online survey was conducted to gather opinions and ideas for the continuous development of the project. The results of this survey are available for review.

Contact for Questions and Suggestions

For any questions or suggestions regarding PeriodUP, please contact the Feel Good team at feelgood@uni-potsdam.de.