Mental Health
Mental health is essential for a successful and healthy academic experience. To support students in this regard over the long term, the University of Bamberg is developing new structures and approaches to promote mental health as part of the Mind Matters project. This project is funded by Techniker Krankenkasse.
Here you can learn more about the goals, background, and perspectives of Mind Matters
"What do you need right now? What are you looking for?"
Strategies & Tools for Mental Health
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Online Workshops
Even if you are just starting out in your career, you have a right to fair pay. However, when it comes to their first salary, many people simply accept what their employer offers without negotiating. And unfortunately, it's usually not very generous, often combined with the comment that you don't have any work experience. That stings and hurts! To overcome negotiation inhibitions and fears, it helps to prepare yourself, visit salary comparison sites and, above all, become aware of your personal strengths and performance potential. This presentation will help you to improve your negotiation skills and learn how to find good arguments and present them convincingly.
This lecture prepares foreign students for the cultural and professional challenges that await them during their studies and later in the working world in Germany. By examining their own cultural values and the specific expectations of German companies and universities, participants will gain valuable insights into intercultural communication. The aim of the lecture is to avoid misunderstandings, to develop a better understanding of the German work and study culture and to strengthen intercultural competence in order to promote successful integration.
Coming soon ... stay tuned
“Meet & Grow: Plants – Mind – Care”
A collaboration with the Sustainability Unit.
Plants can do far more than just brighten up a room – they can also promote well-being. At ‘Meet & Grow: Plants – Mind – Care’, you’ll discover the positive impact that houseplants and working with soil can have on mental health. In this 30-minute interactive session, you will first gain a brief insight into scientific findings on the stress-reducing effects of plants, the improvement of indoor air quality, and the importance of soil microorganisms for well-being.
You can then get stuck in and pot a plant of your own. You’ll receive practical tips on choosing and looking after low-maintenance houseplants or kitchen garden plants. You’ll also be given information leaflets with recommendations for suitable houseplants and vegetable plants, as well as a concise overview of the key links between plants, plant care and mental health.
🔜 You can find more details on dates, venues and registration here.
