University health promotion
Measures to improve health and well-being in the workplace
Contact: Simone Ruhwald, Diversity and Health Officer
BTU Health Newsletter
All employees and students of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg have the opportunity to find out about current health offers.
Register now and discover delicious recipes, exercises and inspiration for your workplace!
Simply click on the link: Newsletter distribution list-health management and enter your e-mail address. You will then automatically receive the latest information.
Sporty TEAM EVENTS
Every year, the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg takes part in the popular DAK company run with numerous runners.
As soon as the date for this year's event is announced, you will have the opportunity to register here.
23rd Dragon Boat Race 2024
The BTU is putting together a team for the 23rd Cottbus Dragon Boat Regatta on 29.06.2024.
To become part of the team, please register for the corresponding university sports course from Monday, April 8th.
If you have any questions about the course and the competition, please contact the university sports department sport(at)b-tu.de.
CITY CYCLING from 04.05. to 24.05.2024 - BTU is part of it!
We want to take part in the nationwide "City Cycling" competition again this year. Join us and register now for the "BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg" team!
Last year, we were the largest team with 227 cyclists and ended up in 2nd place with 41,527 km!
Let's take part in this year's nationwide "City Cycling" competition together with all BTU locations and cycle as many distances as possible.
During the campaign period from 04.05. - 24.05.2024, the kilometers of all participants will be recorded and evaluated. Every kilometer cycled counts, whether in your free time or on the way to school / university / work, whether in Cottbus or outside the city.
Register now for the "BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg" team at: https://www.stadtradeln.de/registrieren or with your cell phone via the "Stadtradeln" app. Together, let's cover as many distances as possible in a climate-friendly way by bike.
We are excited to see what team performance will be achieved this year!
You can find more information about the competition on the City Cycling Cottbus website.
Good to know: The "AG Fahrradfreundliche BTU" was launched in 2020. If you have any tips or requests regarding friendly at the individual locations, please contact the working group at fahrradfreundlich(at)b-tu.de. |
Individual health care offers
Company doctor for the employees of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Dr. med. M. Polte
Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus
Thiemstr. 111
03048 Cottbus
If you have any questions regarding occupational health care, please contact Ms. Müller-Hoffmann (house call 2166).
Lectures and workshops All lectures and workshops will be held in german language
If you have ideas and wishes, we would be pleased if you could send them to gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de.
Support during studies
Sometimes you don't have the drive to get to grips with your studies. Or the question arises as to whether the decision to study was the right one. There are also people who find it difficult to say "No!" or who find it difficult to give a presentation in front of others. Some take stimulants to get through the day or simply don't know what to do with their lives.
Good advice is needed for these issues, as well as for multiple stress and excessive demands during your studies. Not every crisis can be overcome alone, which is why BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg offers professional support:
Contact point in the Central Student Guidance and Counselling Office with Dr. Jonas Neubert.
Learning and exam coaching is about working on difficult situations during your studies in an effective and goal-oriented way. Reasons for coaching can be, for example, exams, special tasks during your studies or the optimization of your own learning and working behavior.
The Central Student Guidance and Counselling Service and other units of the university provide services for students in special life situations and to help them overcome difficulties during their studies. The courses, seminars and group offers cover a wide range of topics, from dealing with stress or researching in the library catalog to successfully completing your studies.
In addition, the use of our individual health care services and relaxation & meditation apps can contribute to maintaining good health:
7Mind Study is a meditation & mindfulness app. With the code: teqze6qz you receive free use for a period of 12 months. |
The BARMER Campus Coach is a free prevention program to promote the health of students. All content is specifically geared towards your everyday student life. In addition to exciting articles on mental health, food & fitness, social stuff and the study survival guide, you will receive free access to the mindfulness and meditation app 7Mind Study. You also have the opportunity to take part in valuable online events with experts. |
Dein Masterplan is an online program for student health. |
Stress under control is a 4-week training program (AOK Nordost). |
Massage services on campus

This year, employees and students at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg can once again take advantage of the regular offer of a soothing massage. Tension can be relieved with the help of neck or back massages. Enjoy a short, soothing break from your daily work routine. This is a self-pay offer. Please bring a large towel with you to the appointment.
Dates 2023: 17./24. Jul., 28. Aug., 18. Sep., 16. Oct., 6./20. Nov., 4./18. Dec.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Verfügungsgebäude 1C, Room 019
The massages are carried out by the physiotherapy practice Grit Gärtner, appointments can be made via the BTU health management gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de. Please contact the practice directly at 0355 / 86 25 000 to cancel appointments at short notice.
Dates 2023: 19. Jul., 23. Aug., 27. Sep., 25. Oct., 29. Nov., 20. Dec.
Time: 9.00-12.00 a.m.
Location: Building 1, Room 1.130
The massages are carried out by the physiotherapy practice Marlen Woßlick, appointments can be made via the BTU health management gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de. Please contact the practice directly at 03573/365512 to cancel appointments at short notice.
Gymnastics at work

This offer is valid for all employees of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. In this small active break, you will learn under guidance a few small exercises that provide more energy and simultaneous relaxation at your workplace. Movement sequences for the back, shoulders, neck and legs will be shown, which help to release tension and increase concentration. In addition, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques will be presented to help relieve stress.
Where? directly at your workplace
When? 1x a week, 15 minutes
Would you like to try out this offer in your team or lead a small group yourself? Feel free to contact us at gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de.
main campus
Day | Time | Place |
Thursday | 10.00-10.15 a.m. | ZC, HG corridor 2nd floor |
Thursday | 10.20-10.35 a.m. | ZC, HG executive committee |
Thursday | 10.45-11.00 a.m. | ZC, LG 2B, R.106 |
thursday | 11.30-11.45 a.m. | ZC, LG 10 ground floor corridor |
Active break organisation with Catharina Buchenau from university sports
University Sports
Contact person: Catharina Buchenau
University sport keeps you fit and healthy, allows you to balance your studies and work, creates contact between university members and brings German and foreign students closer together - no matter which sport you choose.
The central Institution for University Sports offers a wide range of different sport courses for all members of the university. If your own favourite sport does not yet exist, please contact ZEH.
Outdoor offers
The exercise trail on the central campus
You have the opportunity to strengthen your body and fund your movement independently at any time on a total of 7 different training machines. There is a board on each piece of equipment with information on the correct way to do the exercises and the body parts to be trained.
The central university sports facility offers a free weekly group exercise program called Gymnastics at the Workplace_ Fresh Air.
Equipment | Main functions |
Leg trainer | Endurance, balance, legs, whole body |
Upper body trainer_pulling | Strength for arms/shoulders/back |
Upper body trainer_push | Strength for arms/shoulders/chest |
Pull-up trainer | Strength; arms/shoulders/trunk |
Back trainer_stand/sit | Flexibility/stretching trunk Shoulder trainer |
Horizontal bars | Strength, agility shoulder/arm/torso |
Thai Chi | Massage |
The "playfit locations" app is free of charge and supports your outdoor training. With integrated equipment location function, exercise instructions and training time measurement.


Faculty garden & loam construction
The faculty garden at Siemens-Halske-Ring 8 on the main campus in Cottbus offers the opportunity to work in the fresh air. It has a size of 1500m2 and was created in November 1999. Events must be registered in good time with Ms. Petsching via VB 3 Building Management (information at (0355)69-7000).
The loam building on Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee can be used as an outdoor workplace since September 2021.
External offers/Cooperations Most programmes are only available in German
RV Fit is a free training program with elements of exercise, nutrition and stress management for a holistically improved attitude to life. Developed by doctors, in small groups, especially for working people.
Anyone who:
- Are actively employed and not unemployed
- Have been working for at least 6 months
- Have first "aches and pains"
e.g. occasional back pain, slight overweight, stress or sleep problems.
*If you are more seriously ill or have a disability, find out more about rehabilitation from Deutsche Rentenversicherung.
You can simply register directly online. It only takes a few minutes. German Pension Insurance will check your registration. You will receive your confirmation and the facility will be informed. Your institution will provide you with all the information you need to get started. |
Your advantages: More zest for life, the costs are covered by Deutsche Rentenversicherung, extra-occupational before or after work
You can find out what you can expect from RV Fit and what requirements you need to meet to take part in the flyer.

Another way to improve your own health, mobility and general well-being is a prevention trip. Those who are unable to attend prevention courses regularly in their everyday lives are still funded - in the form of so-called compact measures, where all course units take place over a weekend, for example.
A prevention vacation helps to reduce stress and escape from everyday life for a while. These trips focus on nutrition, exercise and relaxation.
Many health insurance companies in Germany subsidize these prevention courses and health trips. A call to your health insurance company will clarify the extent to which you are entitled to a trip. Providers of prevention trips are, for example, AKON, Wellnessurlaub, Fitreisen
7Mind Study turns your smartphone into a relaxation guru. Meditation and mindfulness help you to find focus, relaxation, contentment and better sleep. Meditation can also help you find a healthy way to deal with stress. All of the app's content is specially tailored to your needs during your studies. The meditations take just 7 minutes, making them easy to fit into your everyday life. The positive effects of 7Mind have even been scientifically proven. When you register with the BARMER Campus Coach, you have access to the entire 7Mind Study offer with different formats on mindfulness and meditation free of charge.
Your personal 7Mind Study code: teqze6qz
This code allows you to use 7Mind Study free of charge for a period of 12 months.
And this is how it works:
- Download the free 7Mind app for iOS or Android.
- Register for free with 7Mind and create a profile.
- Enter your personal code at www.7mind.de/study and log in with your 7Mind login details.
- Restart the app on your smartphone and start meditating.
The "Gym-O-Fizz" fitness software is now available to all BTU employees free of charge. Gym-O-Fizz regularly reminds you of your active break at the intervals you set individually. All exercises are illustrated with figures in comic style and are also described in a text.
No equipment is required and you don't break a sweat. In addition to the gymnastic exercises, eye relaxation exercises, meditations or your own exercises can be carried out. A 3-minute video with all explanations and functions can be found at: www.gym-o-fizz.de/funktionen.htm. Write an email to gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de for your access data.

Educational leave - also known as Bildungsurlaub - is a legal entitlement of employees (Saxony & Bavaria excluded) to paid leave from work to participate in recognized further education events as soon as a 6-month employment relationship exists.
For full-time employees, 5 days per year or 10 days within two calendar years are available for political, professional or cultural further training. Salary continues to be paid and, of course, educational leave is not deducted from vacation time. Civil servants are not entitled to educational leave.
When selecting the various subject areas such as health, art, communication, languages, marketing, environment, stress management, etc., please note whether the desired seminar is recognized in Brandenburg.
The application must be submitted to the employer at least 6 weeks before the start of the course.
The leave of absence allows participation during working hours. During this time, your salary will continue to be paid.
The option of taking educational leave makes it easier for working adults with limited time to take part in recognized continuing education courses and thus supports the idea of lifelong learning that is being pursued throughout Europe.
You can find countless valuable seminar offers on websites such as Bildungsurlaub.de.
Am 06. Juli lädt der DRK-Blutspendedienst in Cottbus zur großen Sommer-Blutspendeaktion ein.
Auch in der Ferienzeit brauchen viele Patienten, die beispielsweise an einer chronischen Erkrankung leiden oder auf eine lebensrettende Operation angewiesen sind, die Unterstützung von Blutspendern. Aus diesem Grunde haben wir auch in diesem Jahr unsere große Sommer-Blutspendeaktion:
Kommen Sie zum Institut für Transfusionsmedizin Cottbus, Thiemstr. 105, 03050 Cottbus, am Samstag, den 06. Juli 2024, von 08:00 - 13:00 Uhr!
Genießen Sie nach Ihrer Spende einen tollen Imbiss und ein erfrischendes Eis. Des Weiteren können Sie nach Ihrer Blutspende an unserer Tombola teilnehmen. Es erwarten Sie großartige Gewinne, unter anderem ein E-Bike, eine Heißluftballonfahrt und vieles mehr. Der DRK Kreisverband Cottbus-Spree-Neiße-West e.V. sowie der Katastrophenschutz geben Einblicke in Ihre Arbeit und für unsere kleinen Gäste gibt es eine Kinderbetreuung mit Hüpfburg, Mal-& Bastelstraße.
Bitte bringen Sie Ihren Personalausweis zur Blutspende mit.
Healthy through your studies with the "BARMER Campus Coach"
The BARMER Campus Coach is a free prevention program to promote the health of students. All content is specifically geared towards your everyday student life. In addition to exciting articles on mental health, food & fitness, social stuff and the study survival guide, you will receive free access to the mindfulness and meditation app 7Mind Study. You also have the opportunity to take part in valuable online events with experts.
A prevention project to promote the health of students
How can I... | On "Dein-Masterplan" I can find... |
... how to eat healthily in stressful everyday university life, | ... lots of tips & tricks, |
... actively relax during the exam phase, | ... helpful tools & apps, |
... better motivation and successful learning, | ... a "Are you studying healthily?" test and |
... resist stress and pressure to perform, | ... Access to counseling services |
... protect you from the risks of substance use? | by and for students. |
To the website of "Dein Masterplan" |
Study smart: reach your goal successfully and healthily
As a student, you face many challenges - from stressful exams to balancing your studies and free time. The TK-StudyGuide is your ideal companion for mastering these challenges.
Improve your soft skills and strengthen your health!
Our offer includes a series of customised lectures and webinars to help you develop your soft skills and fund your health at the same time. We offer you valuable tools and practical tips to help you master the challenges of studying with confidence.
Choose from our programme of interactive webinars here.
Moodgym is aimed at all BTU members. AOK's free online training supports a stronger psyche. The exercises help to recognize unhealthy thought patterns, to replace them with new ones and thus to positively change behavior - according to the motto: "Think new, feel better". The aim of the program is to reduce depressive symptoms and prevent depression. The effectiveness of the methods from cognitive behavioral therapy has already been proven by studies. Register free of charge at: https://moodgym.com.au/

With the program “Stress under control” you can take a deep breath. The AOK's individual online training makes you more resilient to the challenges of everyday life and helps you to permanently avoid stress. Register free of charge for the 4-week training program at: https://www.stress-im-griff.de/


We are here for you:
Corporate Identity Department
Equal Opportunities and Health Promotion
Simone Ruhwald & Christin Barsig
E-mail: gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de