A family-friendly university

Upcoming events and dates

17.09.2025 - Personal care counselling for employees at the Cottbus main campus

Care affects us all
Reconciling work and family care poses major challenges for many people - often unexpected and involving considerable organisational effort. To support you in such situations, we are now offering personal care counselling once a month directly at the Cottbus main campus.

Who is the service for?
The free, confidential and anonymous counselling is aimed at all employees - both those with current care needs in their family environment and those who would like to obtain information at an early stage and as a preventative measure.

What can you expect?
Specialists from the Cottbus care support centre will advise you individually on topics such as

  • Organisation and planning of care
  • Care insurance benefits
  • Relief offers for caring relatives
  • Legal bases and support services

Procedure and registration
45 minutes are set aside for each counselling session; if necessary, the time can be extended to up to 60 minutes.

Next counselling appointment (Wednesdays, 13:30 - 16:30):

  • 17 September

Location:
Room 2.43, main building, Cottbus main campus

Registration:
Please call
T +49 (0)355 69 3834 to register at least two days before your preferred date.

 

11 November 2026 – Personal healthcare advice for students and Staff Members at the main campus

Care affects us all
Reconciling work and family care poses major challenges for many people - often unexpected and involving considerable organisational effort. To support you in such situations, we are now offering personal care counselling once a month directly at the Cottbus main campus.

Who is the service for?
The free, confidential and anonymous counselling is aimed at all employees - both those with current care needs in their family environment and those who would like to obtain information at an early stage and as a preventative measure.

What can you expect?
Specialists from the Cottbus care support centre will advise you individually on topics such as

  • Organisation and planning of care
  • Care insurance benefits
  • Relief offers for caring relatives
  • Legal bases and support services

Procedure and registration
45 minutes are set aside for each counselling session; if necessary, the time can be extended to up to 60 minutes.

Next counselling appointment (Wednesdays, 13:30 - 16:30):

  • 17 September

Location:
Room 2.43, main building, Cottbus main campus

Registration:
Please call
T +49 (0)355 69 3834 to register at least two days before your preferred date.

 

9 December 2026 – Personal healthcare advice for students and Staff Members at the main campus

Care affects us all
Reconciling work and family care poses major challenges for many people - often unexpected and involving considerable organisational effort. To support you in such situations, we are now offering personal care counselling once a month directly at the Cottbus main campus.

Who is the service for?
The free, confidential and anonymous counselling is aimed at all employees - both those with current care needs in their family environment and those who would like to obtain information at an early stage and as a preventative measure.

What can you expect?
Specialists from the Cottbus care support centre will advise you individually on topics such as

  • Organisation and planning of care
  • Care insurance benefits
  • Relief offers for caring relatives
  • Legal bases and support services

Procedure and registration
45 minutes are set aside for each counselling session; if necessary, the time can be extended to up to 60 minutes.

Next counselling appointment (Wednesdays, 13:30 - 16:30):

  • 17 September

Location:
Room 2.43, main building, Cottbus main campus

Registration:
Please call
T +49 (0)355 69 3834 to register at least two days before your preferred date.

 

Our topics

[Translate to Englisch:]

Family-friendly campus

Wir sind stets bemüht unseren Campus so zu gestalten, dass Studierende und Beschäftigte mit familiären Aufgaben an der Uni nicht benachteiligt werden.

[Translate to Englisch:]

Studies and family

Wir wirken darauf hin, dass Sie auch bei Schwangerschaft, Elternschaft sowie bei der Betreuung pflegebedürftiger Angehöriger erfolgreich studieren können.

[Translate to Englisch:]

Career and family

Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie haben für uns hohe Priorität. Das zeigt sich in vielen Unterstützungsangeboten.

News & Miscellaneous

04/2026
New leaflet “Pregnancy & Studying”

You can find the latest leaflets containing key information about pregnancy and studying at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg here:


• Leaflet “Studying & Pregnancy” (German)
•     Leaflet “Pregnancy & Studying” (English)

Do you have any questions about the leaflets and their content? Please feel free to contact us at familie@b-tu.de.

November 2025
BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg announces:
New legislation – protection following a miscarriage


A miscarriage is a deeply affecting and very personal experience. During this sensitive time, it is particularly important to look after yourself and receive support – including whilst studying or at work.

Since 1 June 2025, new, phased maternity protection periods have been in force for women who suffer a miscarriage. This regulation also applies to female employees and students and is based on the respective week of pregnancy:
• from the 13th week of pregnancy: 2-week protection period
• from the 17th week of pregnancy: 6-week protection period
•        from the 20th week of pregnancy: 8-week protection period
These periods are intended as a safeguard – in other words, anyone who feels ready to do so may, of course, return to their studies or work earlier.

What does this mean for those affected at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg?
If a miscarriage occurs from the 13th week of pregnancy onwards, you are entitled to maternity leave and the corresponding benefits under the maternity protection scheme (e.g. maternity allowance). To claim maternity protection, please submit a medical certificate confidentially by email to personal@b-tu.de (staff) or familie@b-tu.de (students). All information will, of course, be treated sensitively and confidentially.

09/2025
Podcasts on the topic of ‘care’ 

Caring for a loved one takes strength and a great deal of commitment, which often makes everyday life particularly busy. As a result, there’s often little time left to read leaflets or books. So why not make the most of the opportunity to get comprehensive information via podcasts? Below, we’ve put together a selection of relevant podcasts for you:

‘Making Care Easier’ podcast – pflege.de

‘Care Podcast’ – Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH)

Podcast ‘Tips for Family Carers’ – Deutsche Pflegeberatung Matheis

“Carers’ Voices Podcast” – Care Training & Consultancy CIC (in English)

Please note that we accept no liability whatsoever for the linked websites or their content.

 

 

01/2025
New guidance from the Federal Ministry of Healthon care, care services and dementia

In January 2025, the Ministry of Health published three new guides. You can find them here:

Guide to Care

Care Services: A Reference Guide

Dementia Guide

Please note that no liability is accepted for the linked websites or their content.

Contact

Diana Häusler
, Dual Career and Family
Support Officer T +49 (0)355 69-3834
familie(at)b-tu.de
Main Building
, Room 1.08
, Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
, 03046 Cottbus