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.
Individual health care offers
Date
12.11.2024 (Campus Senftenberg, Building 2, Room 2.211) 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Years of incorrect strain, for example due to the daily sitting marathon at the desk, can lead to postural damage that restricts the mobility of the spine. With the MediMouse®, the shape and mobility of the spine, among other things, can be recognized as part of a radiation-free 3D measurement. This is a scanner that can be used to manually "scan" the back in order to detect any vertebral deformations.
Registration:gesundheitsmanagement(at)b-tu.de
An offer from BARMER
If you regularly work at a computer screen and an ophthalmological examination confirms that workplace glasses are necessary, you can apply for reimbursement of the cost of workplace glasses.
You can find the exact procedure and the link to the form on the internal website.
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
Date 10/18/2023 (Central Campus, Main Building), 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Who does not know it? The key has disappeared from the face of the earth again! Jokingly, people are quick to talk about Alzheimer's. In fact, millions of people in Germany suffer from dementia. How do you recognize the disease? Is it treatable? Can it be prevented? Get a first insight by the Gerontopsychiatrischer Verbund Cottbus/Spree-Neiße e.V..
Also present will be the Pflegestützpunkt Cottbus, which will be available to answer your questions about care.
Registration: weiterbildung(at)b-tu.de
Date: 08.11.2025 (online via Webexlink), 12 noon to 1 pm
Our back muscles support the spine. With the support of yoga exercises, the back and core muscles are strengthened.
Registration: weiterbildung(at)b-tu.de
Officer: Silvia Schierz
Date: 01.10.2025 (online via Webexlink), 11 am to 12 noon
Time is moving too fast, many things need to be done, but where is the time to consciously perceive your surroundings and savour the beautiful little things? Would you like to go on a journey of the good things for yourself and find out how everyday life can be enriched by positive ways of savouring pleasure? In 60 minutes, you will be given a pinch of well-being and shown which forms of pleasure training for the body and soul can be integrated into everyday life. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to try out practical exercises.
Registration: weiterbildung(at)b-tu.de
Officer: Linda Schmidt
Date
23.11.2023, 10 - 12 Uhr
Location
main campus, HG 4.29
In this workshop, you will get input on self-worth and self-care.
Reasons why saying no is sometimes so difficult will be discussed. You will then learn how to stand up for yourself more confidently and try this out right away, in the form of guided exercises. At the end, there will be an exchange about the collected impressions.
Registration: weiterbildung(at)b-tu.de
Speaker: Dr. Tina Böhme
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
![[Translate to Englisch:] Gruppenübung in BTU Turnhalle](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/f/csm_Hochschulsport_a4ae6bcf43.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Hochschulsport")
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
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.