The Health Department at the OTH Regensburg offers changing and constantly updated offers such as health courses, lectures and information on the topic of health during everyday working life.
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Every Wednesday at 12 noon, there is a Nordic walking/jogging session for staff during working hours.
Meeting point: Time tracking terminal at the entrance/exit of the South Library (near the student centre).
No prior registration is required.
For any questions, please contact Otto Senft.
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Every Friday afternoon from 13:00 to 14:00, OTH employees meet up to play soccer together. During the summer semester on the sports field of the university sports center and during the winter semester in the kick arena in the industrial park. All employees who enjoy soccer and playing together are invited.
+++ Currently the soccer meeting is not taking place on the university grounds, but on the VfB Regensburg pitch +++
Please register in advance with Michael Wolfsteiner, as the training can only take place if there are enough participants and the location may change.
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Employees of OTH Regensburg can use the full range of the university's general sports facilities by making a subscription. You can find more information about the offer and the subscriptions or inclusive sports on the university sports homepage.
During the lecture-free period, the gym is open from 8-19:45, the sauna is open Mon & Thu 16-19:45, as well as all outdoor facilities.
A reduced program will start from mid-September and the full program will be available from the start of the OTH lecture period.
You can access the following QR codes here: Whatsapp info channel, Instagram page, site plan and newsgroup
The University Sports Center at the University of Regensburg will transition to a new online platform at the beginning of April. This will allow users to purchase tickets, register for courses, and more—all online. In addition to a desktop application, there will also be an app that serves as an ID.
Students and staff of OTH can use their RZ account for registration. There are also updates to the pricing structure: From now on, you can start at any time and choose between a 3-month or annual subscription.
More details about the platform will be provided in the coming weeks. Registration and subscription purchases will be available from early April, and courses will begin on April 23.
More information: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/hochschulsport/startseite/index.html
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Whether digital or analog, in the lecture hall, office or at the kitchen table - lectures, discussions and meetings are appointments that can be extremely tiring, especially due to long periods of sitting and the concentration required. If you're out of breath or have finished your coffee, it's hard to avoid dozing off.
The active break is designed for precisely this situation. Short videos (around 6 minutes each) instruct and demonstrate easy movement exercises that can be carried out in any lecture hall, conference room or office. Firmly integrated into everyday university life, regular active breaks keep you fit, healthy and focused - for a radiant performance, even on long days.
The videos were made available with the kind support of the University of Regensburg.
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Dear colleagues and employees,
There are many reasons why people need psychosocial support. It is important to take each individual seriously. We would therefore like to draw your attention to the possibility of taking advantage of counseling. The staff at the Caritas specialist outpatient clinic will be happy to advise you and show you how to get help for a variety of different psychological problems and stresses, e.g. anxiety or mental overload.
You are welcome to make an appointment directly at the Caritas outpatient clinic.
Registration by telephone on 0941 / 6308270
By stating your OTH affiliation, you will be given an appointment in person or by telephone as soon as possible. The entire consultation is subject to legal confidentiality.
The consultations take place on the premises of the Caritas outpatient clinic, Hemauerstr. 10c in 93047 Regensburg (rear building of the Castra Regina Center).
If required,Petra Faldum will assist you in making contact and arranging an appointment.
With best regards
The university management
Contacts for counseling centers and support services:
Under this link, you will find a collection of counseling centers and support services.
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For issues related to alcohol, nicotine, drugs, or problematic gambling behavior, the Caritas Specialist Outpatient Clinic for Addiction Problems in Regensburg serves as the point of contact for OTH Regensburg. All members of OTH Regensburg can reach out directly to the clinic for addiction-related questions and concerns.
The staff of the outpatient clinic provide information and counseling to affected individuals, their relatives, and others in their environment on all matters related to problematic consumption and addiction. They also support those seeking advice on their path to a healthier lifestyle and positive changes.
The Caritas addiction counseling service is available by phone during opening hours. Personal appointments can be arranged by prior telephone registration.
Counseling is free of charge for those seeking help. Confidentiality and voluntary participation are guaranteed, and counseling can also be provided anonymously upon request.
Caritas Fachambulanz für Suchtprobleme Regensburg
Hemauerstraße 10c
93047 Regensburg
Telefon: +49 941 630827-0
Fax: +49 941 630827-60
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Experience personal training instructions and application together with colleagues.
The online back school offers comprehensive information, joint exercises and instructions for self-help to maintain health, stretch and strengthen the muscles, especially for sedentary activities such as screen work.
There is one appointment per week, each session lasts 30 minutes. The appointments are not consecutive, individual participation or "lateral entry" is possible at any time. The sessions are held digitally via Zoom.
The course always takes place on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 12:00. The specific dates are listed (scroll below) in a table below. Please note that there will be no back training from July to September inclusive.
Participants will receive a Zoom invitation directly from the trainer, Mr. Christian Bergauer (qualified sports instructor, Praxis Brummer).
If you are interested, please send your registration to Melanie Weigl Participants from last year do not need to register again. You will simply continue to receive the access link as usual in good time for the start of the course.
January to June
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14.01
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21.01
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28.01
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04.02
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11.02
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18.02
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25.02
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04.03
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11.03
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18.03
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25.03
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01.04
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08.04
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15.04
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22.04
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29.04
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06.05
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13.05
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20.05
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27.05
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03.06
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10.06
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17.06
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24.06
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14.01
21.01
28.01
04.02
11.02
18.02
25.02
04.03
11.03
18.03
25.03
01.04
08.04
15.04
22.04
29.04
06.05
13.05
20.05
27.05
03.06
10.06
17.06
24.06
October to December
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07.10
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14.10
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21.10
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28.10
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04.11
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11.11
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18.11
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25.11
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02.12
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09.12
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16.12
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07.10
14.10
21.10
28.10
04.11
11.11
18.11
25.11
02.12
09.12
16.12
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The following activities are currently available:
Free swimming, active break/back fitness, Pilates, Jumping Fitness, free weight training, Zen meditation, and yoga.
These are free-of-charge sports activities offered as part of the university’s Occupational Health Management (OHM) program.
No sports ID is required.
No registration is necessary.
Activities must be attended outside of official working hours.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Angelika Mundigl.
If you would like to receive updates about cancellations or changes, you are welcome to join the mailing list.
Please send your email address to: angelika.mundigl@ur.de
More information:
Ergonomics & Health Promotion – University of Regensburg
Additional Yoga Course:
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Starting September 15, we are offering two new intensive courses for beginners – held every Monday and Wednesday, with a total of 8 sessions.
Course 1 at 5:00 PM
Course 2 at 6:00 PM
Participation in the course is free of charge; the only requirement is a Basic+ Swimming subscription. Registration and booking are available via Shop → Offers on ur-sport.de.
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In the winter semester, the following lectures will be offered. If you are interested, please register for the lecture by contacting Melanie Weigl.
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Title
Workshop: "Back pain, but no time for the gym?"
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Date
04.11.2025, 9–10 a.m.
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Room
A003 (Online participation possible on request)
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Content
Everyone knows that strength training is an essential part of maintaining our health nowadays. But time is often short. In this workshop, you will learn which exercises can specifically train your leg, core, and arm muscles — right at your workplace. Further topics: ► Why do I get sick if I only sit? ► How can I control the intensity to make exercises effective for me? ► Which tools do I need? ► Strategies for implementation. What you need: ✔ Each participant receives an exercise overview ✔ Comfortable clothing ✔ Pen ✔ Participants: max. 15–20 people
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Lecturer
Christian Bergauer, Graduate Sports Teacher for Rehab/Prevention, Specialist in Workplace Health Management (IHK), Praxis Brummer
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Health First – Stress management with a system, and mental health is much more than relaxation!
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Date
03.12.2025, 9–10:30 a.m.
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Room
A003
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Content
Attention! This lecture will change something! You will learn what you can do yourself in everyday life for your health! Excuses will become harder!
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Lecturer
Dr. Martin Simmel
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How to deal with the psychological stress of students in courses?
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Date
04.02.2026, 10–11 a.m.
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Room
A003
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Content
Epidemiological studies show that around 20% of students at universities suffer from a mental illness. The lecture presents ways to respond to this situation methodologically and didactically.
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Lecturer
Prof. Carl Heese, Professor of Social Pedagogy and Rehabilitation
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Lecturer
Workshop: "Back pain, but no time for the gym?"
04.11.2025, 9–10 a.m.
A003 (Online participation possible on request)
Everyone knows that strength training is an essential part of maintaining our health nowadays. But time is often short. In this workshop, you will learn which exercises can specifically train your leg, core, and arm muscles — right at your workplace. Further topics: ► Why do I get sick if I only sit? ► How can I control the intensity to make exercises effective for me? ► Which tools do I need? ► Strategies for implementation. What you need: ✔ Each participant receives an exercise overview ✔ Comfortable clothing ✔ Pen ✔ Participants: max. 15–20 people
Christian Bergauer, Graduate Sports Teacher for Rehab/Prevention, Specialist in Workplace Health Management (IHK), Praxis Brummer
Health First – Stress management with a system, and mental health is much more than relaxation!
03.12.2025, 9–10:30 a.m.
A003
Attention! This lecture will change something! You will learn what you can do yourself in everyday life for your health! Excuses will become harder!
Dr. Martin Simmel
How to deal with the psychological stress of students in courses?
04.02.2026, 10–11 a.m.
A003
Epidemiological studies show that around 20% of students at universities suffer from a mental illness. The lecture presents ways to respond to this situation methodologically and didactically.
Prof. Carl Heese, Professor of Social Pedagogy and Rehabilitation
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Even if the kitchen table at home has to serve as a solution, employees can still work in a safe and relaxed manner.
For infection control reasons, many companies are currently planning to send employees to work from home, or have already done so. However, there will not be permanent teleworking stations everywhere. If available, the home office with a desk and office chair is the best place to work. But even if the kitchen table at home has to serve as a solution, employees can still work in a safe and relaxed manner. The German Social Accident Insurance Institutions provide the following tips:
- Set up the device so that, if possible, no windows or light sources are reflected in it or you have to look into the backlight. Daylight is best from the side.
- The distance to the screen should be 50-70 cm.
- Use a separate keyboard, mouse and, if available, a separate screen for working on the notebook, as they enable a more ergonomic working posture.
- It is best to look down at the screen from above in a relaxed position, as if you were reading a book. For optimum vision, the monitor should be tilted backwards so that your gaze is perpendicular to the screen. This ensures that the head is slightly lowered when looking at the monitor, which prevents tension.
- Change your sitting posture more often and take breaks to prevent back tension
You are welcome to use further illustrative tips and suggestions for working from home or read the detailed recommendation of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)
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OTH Regensburg has had a service agreement on company integration management since 2008. This can be downloaded from the document portal.
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The fact that hormonal changes during the menopause can also affect women's health and well-being at work is obvious and was recently confirmed by a study conducted by the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin): According to this study, menopausal symptoms are not only felt individually, but also lead to sick leave, a health-related reduction in working hours and job changes for a relevant proportion of women.
Nevertheless, the topic of menopause is often taboo, especially in the workplace. Link to the study: https: //blog.hwr-berlin.de/menosupport/
The Healthy University provides interested parties and those affected with further information here:
https://www.gesundheitsinformation.de/wechseljahrsbeschwerden.html#Leben-und-Alltag
https://www.profamilia.de/fileadmin/publikationen/Reihe_Aelterwerden/wechseljahre.pdf
https://www.tk.de/techniker/magazin/digitale-gesundheit/podcasts/wechseljahre-2126642
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There are two canteens and three cafeterias at OTH Regensburg. These are run by the Studierendenwerk Oberpfalz/Niederbayern. You can find the opening hours and locations of the facilities on their homepage. You can also find the canteen menu there, which can be conveniently sent to your cell phone via an app. The menu includes dishes from MensaVital.