Face-to-face courses
Would you like to learn how meditation can help you bring more calm into your daily student life, discover your potential and live more mindfully?
We would like to draw your attention to the university sports programme.
Click here for information and to register for the meditation course
Take a moment to catch your breath in the middle of the week: this course is aimed at anyone who wants to find some peace and quiet amidst the daily grind of university and work, so they can carry on refreshed. Whether as a way to start the day, a lunch break or a recharging session – an hour dedicated solely to your own (nervous) system.
Rather than exertion and sweat, the focus here is on mindful, active recovery. Through gentle movement, mindful breathing techniques to combat tension and targeted relaxation exercises for the nervous system, you can create space and energy for the rest of the week, whilst also learning tools that can provide long-term support even when you’re off the mat.
The effort involved? Just popping round.
No prior experience or change of clothes required – simply join in straight away in your everyday clothes, though comfortable clothing makes it even more enjoyable. It’s best to bring a (yoga) mat – but a folded blanket or a thick towel will also do as a mat to lie on. If you’d like, you can simply leave it there for the duration of the class. You just need to set aside the time, and after 60 minutes entirely to yourself, you can get on with the rest of your day.
Active recovery means taking active steps to help yourself relax, thereby achieving a better balance between work and leisure. This course can serve as a starting point for incorporating short relaxation sessions into your daily routine in the long term – whether at your desk, between lectures or on the way to your next appointment.
The hardest bit? Getting started.
Suitable for all body types and fitness levels.
This course consists of six sessions and will take place on six dates during the 2026/2027 winter term.
Dates: Every Wednesday from 12:00 (sharp) to 13:00 (sharp) on:
- November 18, 2026
- November 25, 2026
- December 2, 2026
- December 9, 2026
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- January 13, 2027
- January 20, 2027
Location:
"Villa Wassermann", Willy-Lessing-Straße 1 (Near the ZOB), 96047 Bamberg
Language of instruction:
German
Course leader:
Mirjam Singer
Registration required:
Where would you like to go—and what really matters to you? In this creative workshop, you can design your own vision board and explore your hopes, goals, and ideas for the future in a creative way.
Whether it’s your studies, career, personal growth, or a sustainable lifestyle: you decide for yourself what you want to include on your vision board. Using images, words, and colors, you’ll create a personal collage that brings your ideas to life and can help you plan your next steps more consciously.
Note:
You don't need any prior creative experience—just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. Materials will be provided.
Date:
Thursday, November 19, 2026 (as part of Sustainability Days)
5:00–6:00 p.m. → The event begins with an introduction to vision board creation. Participation in the introduction is optional—if you don’t need it, you can join later. You can take advantage of this event flexibly between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. and arrive or leave at any time.
Location:
University building in downtown; room to be announced
Organization:
Note: To help us plan, we ask that you register in advance. However, you are also welcome to drop by and join us on the spur of the moment. Please note, however, that in this case we cannot guarantee that there will be enough materials available.
How Can Plants Promote Our Well-Being?
In cooperation with the Sustainability Office, “Meet & Grow: Plants – Mind – Care” invites you to explore the connection between plants, mental health, and self-care in a hands-on way.
In this interactive, 30-minute workshop, you’ll gain fascinating insights into scientific findings on how plants and working with soil can reduce stress, promote health, and positively influence well-being. You’ll also learn about the positive impact houseplants can have on the indoor microclimate. Afterward, you’ll get hands-on experience by potting your own plant. You’ll receive practical tips on selecting sustainable and ethically sourced plants, as well as on caring for low-maintenance houseplants and useful plants, along with helpful information on plant care and mental health.
In addition to planting together, the event also focuses on connecting with other members of the university community. Meet & Grow offers the chance to take a moment to unwind, try something new, and gain inspiration for better self-care and a more sustainable daily life.
When?
Friday, November 20, 2026 (as part of the Sustainability Festival)
4:00–4:30 PM
Where?
Markus Campus (room/venue to be confirmed)
Register here now
Note: To help us plan, we ask that you register in advance. You’re also welcome to drop by and join us on a whim. Please note, however, that in that case we cannot guarantee that there will be enough materials (e.g., plants and gardening supplies) available.
In the workshop ‘Presenting and communicating with confidence and presence’, you, as students, will learn how to take a clear stance in presentations, group work and discussions with lecturers, and how to act with confidence even in challenging situations. The aim is to boost your self-assurance and composure, to use nervousness constructively, and to conduct difficult conversations courageously and in a solution-oriented manner.
The focus is on practical exercises and simulations in which typical situations from everyday student life are practised – directly applicable and without any detours. As participants, you will try out conversation and conflict strategies, work on changing perspectives and develop a feel for effective communication on verbal, non-verbal and paraverbal levels. In addition, techniques for self-calming and inner clarity are taught.
The workshop also provides an opportunity for reflection, discussion and the targeted application of what has been learnt to participants’ own daily study and work routines, so that the skills acquired can be applied in the long term.
Please note: The workshop is open to students only.
Date:
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
Room:
K20/02.08 ("ehemaliger Senatssaal") → Site plan
Language:
German
Workshop leader:
Tim Woody Haake (BA in Acting, BSc in Psychology)
Registration required:
The workshop ‘Improvise Your Way to Freedom – More Improv, More Ease’ is all about approaching everyday situations and challenges with greater ease, creativity and flexibility.
Through improvisation exercises and short scenes, you as participants will practise reacting spontaneously, dealing with the unexpected, trying out new possibilities and even having a laugh at yourselves. Typical situations from university life or other contexts are explored in a playful way and viewed from new perspectives.
The focus is on improvisation, humour and experimenting together. This allows participants to experience how a change of perspective, spontaneous reactions and letting go of the need for perfection can open up new possibilities for action. The insights gained from the exercises can be directly applied to student life and everyday life: How can I react more flexibly? How do I deal with situations that don’t go to plan? And how can I maintain a sense of light-heartedness even in challenging moments?
No prior knowledge is required – just a willingness to try something new. This isn’t about acting or performing on stage – the focus is on exploring things together in a playful way, having fun and applying what you’ve learnt to your own everyday life.
Please note: The workshop is open to students only.
Date:
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
Room:
U11: Foyer → Site plan (building with white lattice windows)
Language:
German
Workshop leader:
Tim Woody Haake (BA in Acting, BSc in Psychology)
Registration required:
What is your university life like at the moment – and what would your ideal university life look like? In this workshop, you’ll use the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method to look at your student life from a different perspective.
Using LEGO, you’ll build models depicting your everyday student life, your strengths and resources, or a personal vision for your time at university and beyond.
This will reveal what your degree programme is all about, what matters to you and what you hope to get out of your time at university.
What may sound like a game at first is actually a structured method: LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® is a well-established approach used, amongst other things, in companies and organisations to encourage reflection, communication and the development of new ideas.
Building helps to give shape to thoughts, discover new perspectives and make it easier to engage in conversation with one another – all in a playful way. The workshop provides a space for creativity, reflection and exchange: you’ll build, share stories, listen, adapt and connect your models – and in doing so, you may come to see what your degree programme is all about in a slightly different light.
Once you’ve finished, you can take photos of your finished models – as a source of personal inspiration and a keepsake. You don’t need any experience with LEGO; just a sense of curiosity and a desire to give it a go.
Please note: The workshop is open to students only.
Date:
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
4.30 pm – 6.00 pm
Room:
Innovation Lab in TB5 (Room KR3/01.13) → Site plan
Language:
German
Workshop leader:
Tim Woody Haake (BA in Acting, BSc in Psychology)
Registration required:
We are already looking forward to offering you new workshops and activities in the winter term!
Do you have any ideas or suggestions on this?
Please feel free to contact us gesund(at)uni-bamberg.de
University-internal online courses
For many people, stress and tension are part of everyday life at university and at work. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) offers you a simple way to consciously wind down and to become aware of and reduce physical tension.
In this course, you will learn the basics of progressive muscle relaxation as developed by Edmund Jacobson and have the opportunity to try out the method for yourself. By deliberately tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups, you will develop a better awareness of your own body and learn how to release tension in a targeted way.
You will learn a practical relaxation technique that you can use on your own in your day-to-day life – for example, as a short break from your studies or work, after a stressful day, or before going to bed.
No prior knowledge is required. The course takes place online. You can take part from the comfort of your own home or office. Please choose a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for the 30 minutes.
Date:
Thursday, November 5, 2026
12.00 (sharp)– 12.30 pm
Venue:
Online via Teams (you will receive the login details with your registration confirmation)
Language:
German
Trainer: Kathrin Jager (M.Sc.), trainer in multimodal stress management
Registration required:
→ Would you like to take part again and practise PMR? If so, please register here for the second session on 15 January 2027.
In our day-to-day lives, whether we’re studying or working, we’re often lost in our thoughts and barely notice how our bodies are feeling at that moment. The ‘Body Scan’ exercise can help you to consciously pause and strengthen your body awareness.
In this 30-minute online course, you will learn about the body scan as a mindfulness exercise. You will direct your attention, step by step, to different parts of your body and simply notice what is there at that moment – without having to change or judge anything.
This exercise can help you to relax, become more aware of tension and take a short break from your daily routine. You can then incorporate the body scan into your daily study or work routine on your own.
No prior knowledge is required. The course takes place online, so you can take part from the comfort of your own home or office. Please find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for 30 minutes.
Date:
Monday, December 7, 2026
12.30–1.00 pm
Venue:
Online via Teams (you will receive the login details with your confirmation of registration)
Language:
German
Trainer: Kathrin Jager (M.Sc.), trainer in multimodal stress management
Registration required:
For many people, stress and tension are part of everyday life at university and at work. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) offers you a simple way to consciously wind down and to become aware of and reduce physical tension.
In this course, you will learn the basics of progressive muscle relaxation as developed by Edmund Jacobson and have the opportunity to try out the method for yourself. By deliberately tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups, you will develop a better awareness of your own body and learn how to release tension in a targeted way.
You will learn a practical relaxation technique that you can use on your own in your day-to-day life – for example, as a short break from your studies or work, after a stressful day, or before going to bed.
No prior knowledge is required. The course takes place online. You can take part from the comfort of your own home or office. Please choose a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for the 30 minutes.
Date:
Friday, January 15, 2027
12.00 (sharp) – 12.30 pm
Venue:
Online via Teams (you will receive the login details with your registration confirmation)
Language:
German
Trainer: Kathrin Jager (M.Sc.), trainer in multimodal stress management
Registration required:
→ Did you know? We’re also offering a ‘PMR’ live online session on November 5, 2026; you’re welcome to join us on that date too. Click here to register for November 5, 2026.
Online courses
When?
Tuesday, 3 November
4.00 PM to 6.00 PM
Where?
Online (You will receive your login details once you have successfully registered)
What?
This webinar is aimed at neurodivergent students. While the focus will be on ADHD and respective coping strategies, students on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent students are very welcome to join.
For neurodivergent students, the demands of studying, everyday life, chores and part time jobs can be a significant challenge. Seemingly „simple“ tasks such as opening letters, dealing with bureaucracy, managing time or cleaning a desk can be highly stressful. At the same time, neurodivergent people very often already have many resources and strategies.
The goal of this webinar is to
- widen existing knowledge on neurodiversity
- strengthen and add to existing skills, resources and strategies
- have space for exchange with other neurodivergent students
Who is it for?
Students
Language:
English
Provider:
Meret Guizetti
This is an offer from our partner “Techniker Krankenkasse” in collaboration with GiB-Gesundheit in Bewegung GmbH.
The service is available to everyone free of charge – no membership is required.
Registration required:
When?
Tuesday, 10 November
4.00 PM to 5.30 PM
Where?
Online (You will receive your login details once you have successfully registered)
What?
Mental and physical recovery is essential for a successful academic life. In this workshop, you’ll discover seven different types of rest and develop personal strategies for managing stress.
Who is it for?
Students
Language:
English
Provider:
Dipl.- Psych. Jörg Bergmann und Nicole Langer
This is an offer from our partner “Techniker Krankenkasse” in collaboration with GiB-Gesundheit in Bewegung GmbH.
The service is available to everyone free of charge – no membership is required.
Registration required:
When?
Tuesday, 17 November
4.00 PM to 5.30 PM
Where?
Online (You will receive your login details once you have successfully registered)
What?
Social insecurities can make studying more challenging. In this workshop, you’ll use cognitive-behavioral techniques to recognize and manage anxiety, helping you navigate social situations with more confidence.
Who is it for?
Students
Language:
English
Provider:
Dipl.- Psych. Jörg Bergmann und Nicole Langer
This is an offer from our partner “Techniker Krankenkasse” in collaboration with GiB-Gesundheit in Bewegung GmbH.
The service is available to everyone free of charge – no membership is required.
Registration required:
When?
Tuesday, 24 November
4.00 PM to 6.00 PM
Where?
Online (You will receive your login details once you have successfully registered)
What?
Staying focused under pressure can be challenging. In this workshop, you'll explore practical methods to minimize distractions and boost productivity using flow techniques.
Who is it for?
Students
Language:
English
Provider:
Dipl.- Psych. Jörg Bergmann und Nicole Langer
This is an offer from our partner “Techniker Krankenkasse” in collaboration with GiB-Gesundheit in Bewegung GmbH.
The service is available to everyone free of charge – no membership is required.
Registration required:
