Isn’t studying possible in a more relaxed way?
A study (Healthy and Successful Studying, GesA Stud) can help you with that – the OTH Regensburg is participating:

The GesA Stud project scientifically supports you in recognizing your individual burdens, specifically strengthening your resources, and not only surviving your studies but really enjoying them.

The study, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space, runs over one semester. The main effort for participants may vary slightly depending on study conditions. We examine different conditions in various groups of students (including a waitlist control group) to achieve high scientific validity. You will regularly participate in surveys, and the active groups receive intensive support within the first 8 weeks of the study. For full participation in all surveys, you will receive €30 as a thank-you. In addition, you can win one of several vouchers worth €50, €30, or €10 (depending on participation in the study).

Why should you participate?

• Individual feedback – You receive personal feedback on your demands and resources in studying.
• Health in focus – You learn tailored and effective approaches to study more relaxed and increase your performance.
• You support research.
• You have the chance for additional vouchers!

Registration is possible until 1st of November, 2026, participate here: https://s2survey.net/GesA-Stud/
More information: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/psychologie/aos/forschung/projekte/gesa-stud
For questions, you can contact: GesA-Stud(at)tu-braunschweig.de

Link: GesA-advertising-presentation-OnePager

Flyer: GesA-Flyer-Digital

Student Health Management UR Health

UR alive stands for a healthy and active study experience at the University of Regensburg and the OTH. Its goal is to create a university environment that promotes motivation, performance, and health. For this purpose, there are a variety of offerings in the areas of Move, Eat, Relax, Reflect, and Mental Health – developed together with and for students. The offerings are target-group appropriate and mostly free of charge.

More information is available on the homepage of Student Health Management URHealth

Further information:

TK-Study Guide (free webinars in German and English from TK for all students of UR and OTH)

https://www.landingpage.tk.de/gesund-studieren-mit-der-techniker

https://www.landingpage.tk.de/healthy-studying-ur-en

Become an HSN First Responder: Confident Handling of Mental Health Crises

Do you want to know how to properly approach friends or fellow students in emotional distress? The project “Helping in Mental Distress” currently offers free first-aid courses for mental health at the OTH Regensburg.

All information about the process and dates can be found here on the poster.

The University of Regensburg and OTH Regensburg will launch the joint collaborative project “Healthy Campus Regensburg – Movement. Encounter. Participation.” on April 1, 2026.

The aim of the project is to promote student health across institutions, strengthen health literacy, and establish sustainable structures for a holistic student health management system.

The project, which is planned to run for two years, is funded under the initiative “Bewegt studieren!” by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Hochschulsportverband (adh) in cooperation with Techniker Krankenkasse (TK). It is supported through external funding and is addressed to the entire campus community in Regensburg. At its core is the development of a joint “Healthy Campus Regensburg,” reflected in an expanded and coordinated portfolio of services, in sustainably embedded structures, and in a health-promoting campus environment.

With “Healthy Campus Regensburg,” both universities are pooling their expertise and jointly creating sustainable structures to support student health. Students are to be actively involved in the process and encouraged to develop services that fit their everyday lives.

In terms of content, the project focuses on expanding joint structures, increasing the visibility of existing and new health services, and actively involving students in the development of tailored measures that strengthen their health literacy both during their studies and beyond. Key areas include mental health, climate and health, the promotion of physical activity, as well as healthy and active teaching. The goal is to work together with students to shape a campus where health is an integral and self-evident part of everyday academic life. A particular concern of the project is the creation of a visible space for student health on campus, serving as a meeting place and a source of inspiration for physical activity and health-promoting behaviour.

“Healthy Campus Regensburg” is one of a total of 40 projects being implemented nationwide under the current funding phase of “Bewegt studieren!”, including 33 individual projects and seven collaborative projects. The initiative aims to systematically strengthen health promotion and prevention in the higher education context and to anchor them sustainably in structures, culture, and teaching.

Students of OTH Regensburg with a sports subscription have unlimited access to general university sports. You can find more information on the offers and the possibility of making a subscription 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 in 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

For an active break, the Sports Box is available to all members of the university.

Outdoor games can be borrowed for one day, as long as a valid student or library card is presented. The keys for the lockers are issued at the library’s lending desk.

The lockers are located in the changing rooms in front of the library.

Opening hours of the lending desk can be found under: Opening Hours

The game selection includes badminton, boccia, diabolo, foam roller, frisbee, soccer, indiaca, picnic blanket, chess with timer, slackline, spikeball, volleyball, and Viking chess.

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 the air is also stale or the coffee has run out, dozing off is virtually unavoidable.

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.

Who are Mental Health First Aiders?

Mental Health First Aiders are easily accessible contact persons at the university. They have been trained by the Central Institute of Mental Health (Mannheim) and provide support to people experiencing acute emotional distress, mental health crises or the early stages of mental health problems. Mental Health First Aiders are not qualified therapists or psychologists; they are trained volunteers who have chosen to take on this role. However, they can listen, offer practical support and guide you towards the people and services that can provide the help you need.

What does a conversation with a Mental Health First Aider offer?

Are you currently experiencing acute emotional distress or the early stages of a mental health problem? Speaking with a Mental Health First Aider offers a straightforward and timely opportunity to receive support during a mental health crisis and to obtain information about the professional support services available to you. The focus is on providing a listening ear, emotional support and helping you find appropriate professional assistance. The emphasis is on support, guidance and information.

A conversation with a Mental Health First Aider may also be helpful if you observe the above-mentioned signs in colleagues, doctoral students or students.

All consultations are treated with the strictest confidentiality.

What can a conversation with a Mental Health First Aider NOT provide?

Please note: Mental Health First Aiders do not make diagnoses. These conversations do not constitute psychotherapy and are not intended to provide long-term support. Speaking with a Mental Health First Aider cannot replace professional care provided by qualified specialists (such as psychologists, medical doctors or other healthcare professionals).

Who can I contact if I am experiencing or observing mental health problems in the workplace or study environment?

OTH Regensburg offers general student counseling forall students. There is also the opportunity to take advantage of psychosocial counseling.

The OTH campus is largely barrier-free and therefore also interesting for students with physical disabilities. You can find more information about studying with chronic disabilities in the brochure designed for this purpose

Students with children or relatives to care for receive support from the family-friendly university.

At DEIN STUDIERENDENLEBEN - Studierendenvertretung (othr.de), OTH Regensburg offers the Nightline listening hotline, as well as self-help groups run by students for students on topics such as anxiety disorders, eating problems, depression, etc.

Further contacts for counseling centers and support services:

Under this link, you will find a collection of counseling centers and support services.

https://www.oth-regensburg.de/die-oth/einrichtungen/allgemeine-studienberatung/psychosoziale-beratung/rat-und-hilfe