As part of the nationwide German Alcohol Awareness Week, which has been taking place every two years since 2007 and this year is held under the motto “Alcohol? Less is better!”, we would like to warmly invite you to our Alcohol Awareness Day at OTH Regensburg. We look forward to welcoming you and engaging in inspiring conversations and gaining new perspectives on a conscious approach to alcohol consumption!

Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 09:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.
Location: Foyer of the New Lecture Hall Building

Lectures: Room K004

The aim of the event is to raise awareness among students and staff about responsible alcohol consumption – informative, practical, and without moralizing.

Look forward to a varied program featuring:

- Information stands on the topic of alcohol

- A realistic alcohol simulation on an e-scooter

- “Drunk goggles” obstacle course

- Alcohol-free cocktails for tasting

- Exciting expert talks on alcohol prevention

Special thanks go to our dedicated partners: Regensburg Police, TK, AOK, BRK, Caritas, ADAC, and the Regensburg Public Health Office.

Lecture Overview

10:00 – 10:40 a.m. | Room K004
“Alcohol: Why We Drink It – and What It Does to Us”
Speaker: Prof. Klaudia Winkler

For many of us, alcohol consumption is a natural part of everyday life – whether it’s an after-work beer, a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate a special occasion, beer pong to welcome first-semester students, or alcohol at campus festivals. In the lecture “Alcohol: Why We Drink It – and What It Does to Us”, alcohol will be examined as a psychoactive substance that may provide short-term relaxation, relief, and a sense of well-being, but whose consumption also carries significant long-term risks. The lecture focuses on the mechanisms that make alcohol both “effective” and, at the same time, potentially problematic. The talk is aimed at both staff and students and invites participants to reflect on the role alcohol plays in our society as well as on their own relationship with alcohol.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room K004
“Hangover or High Performance – A Conscious Approach to Alcohol in Everyday Life”
Speaker: Tim Englbrecht (GetFitByTim GmbH)

How exactly does alcohol affect the body? When does consumption become problematic? And what delicious alternatives are available? This lecture revolves around the topic of alcohol prevention – informative, practical, and without being moralizing. The focus is on typical situations from student life: parties, peer pressure, habits, and the question of how alcohol affects concentration, sleep, performance, and overall well-being. In a clear and practical way, participants will learn about the effects regular alcohol consumption can have on the body and brain, and why conscious decisions are often more closely linked to everyday routines and social environments than we might think. The aim of the lecture is not to lecture or prohibit, but to provide knowledge, encourage reflection, and promote a mindful approach to alcohol. Participants will also receive practical strategies for navigating social situations without excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, visitors can look forward to alcohol-free mixed drinks. The accompanying information stand invites participants to discover new alcohol-free alternatives and gain fresh ideas for greater health and enjoyment in everyday life.

Registration for the lectures:
If you are interested, please contact Kiyan Kara.

Recently, the following lectures will be offered. If you are interested, please register for the lecture by contacting Kiyan Kara.

60 Minutes for More Calm, Clarity, and Inner Balance

Stress is part of everyday life for many people. But our breath can become a helpful anchor. In this workshop, you will learn simple, practical breathing exercises that help calm the nervous system, reduce inner restlessness, and recharge your energy.

The workshop combines short theoretical inputs with guided exercises and mindful self-exploration. No prior knowledge is required. Treat yourself to one hour of pause and experience the healing power of your breath.

Please bring comfortable, loose clothing, non-slip socks or shoes with flat soles, and a yoga mat.

When: 22.06.2026, 4:00 – 5:00pm

Where: K004

Instructor: Rainer Stanitzki (Teacher of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, and Meditation; Specialist Therapist for Cognitive Training)

Participants: max. 20 people
 

Registrations please to Kiyan Kara

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 April 26th, 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 alive

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 UR alive

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.

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