Program & events

When? 

10:00–11:00 a.m. (Monday, May 4) 

Where? 

Online via Zoom (You will receive the login details after successfully registering) 

What? 

In a world that often rewards “loud” behavior, introverted people are frequently underestimated or even disadvantaged. This workshop provides insights into the concept of “Perceived Introversion Mistreatment,” or perceived unfair treatment due to introversion. Together, we will reflect on the “extroverted ideal” in academic and everyday life, conduct an interactive team exercise, and discuss how teams can benefit from the diversity of different personalities. 

The goal of the workshop is to provide you with a basic understanding of the extraversion-introversion continuum and to raise your awareness of existing stereotypes in academic and professional life. Additionally, as a participant, you will be encouraged to develop a greater appreciation for personality diversity and to reflect on your own experiences in seminars, group work, and social situations at the university. 

Language: 

German 

Workshop leader:  

Hanna Lukas (M.Sc. Psychology) 

Registration required: 

When?

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Monday, May 4)

Where?

Austraße Cafeteria → (Map of Austraße Cafeteria)

What?

To kick off our project, we want to find out what students really need in their daily lives to stay healthy and succeed in their studies. During the kick-off week, psychology students will be on-site in front of the cafeteria at each location and invite you, as a student, to share your perspective.

Whether through short, low-barrier ad-hoc surveys, spontaneous conversations, or sharing your own ideas: you decide how much time you’d like to invest.

The goal is to gain a realistic picture of the current needs and challenges in your studies. Based on this, we’ll work with students in the next step to develop targeted services and measures that can provide concrete support for you and other students.

Your voice makes a difference—join us and actively help shape your academic experience.

Who is this for?

All students at our university

No registration required—just stop by and join in!

When? 

2:00–3:00 p.m. (Monday, May 4) 

Where? 

Online via Zoom (You will receive the login details after successfully registering) 

What? 

This workshop invites you to become consciously aware of your own breath and discover it as a resource for greater calm and balance in your daily academic and professional life. 

Through a combination of brief, easy-to-understand insights and simple practical exercises, you will learn the basics of breathing—such as the breathing process, the muscles involved, and the connection between breathing and the nervous system. 

The focus is on accessible exercises for breath awareness, gentle breath regulation, and the connection between breath and movement. You will experience how your breath can help regulate stress, find calm, and promote inner stability. 

The workshop is open to all, regardless of prior experience, and teaches exercises that can be easily integrated into your daily life.  

This session is the first in a three-part series designed to help you gradually experience breath as a supportive resource in daily life. While it is possible to attend individual sessions, the three sessions build upon one another. To fully grasp the content, participation in all three sessions is required (May 4, May 18, & June 15). 

Language: 

German 

Workshop Leader:

Registration required: 

When? 

4:00–6:00 p.m. (Monday, May 4) 

Where? 

U9/01.11 → (U9 Floor plan)

What? 

As part of the “Together We Are Less Alone” action week, this workshop invites interested participants to try their hand at improvisational theater in a playful way. In a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll learn the basic principles of improv—especially the “Yes, and” approach: accepting others’ ideas and developing them together. 

Through simple warm-ups and exercises from improvisational theater, participants will gradually discover the joy of exploring together. The focus is on being present in the moment, spontaneous association, and a supportive group dynamic. 

The workshop offers a low-barrier entry with no prior experience required—and most importantly: it’s not about performing, but about exploring and experiencing together. As a participant, you can experience self-efficacy, mindfulness, and social connectedness, and take away inspiration for your daily studies or work. 

Language: 

German 

Workshop leader:  

Jule Kemmerer (M.Sc. in Psychology),  In Verbindung Bamberg 

Registration required: 

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When? 

4:00–8:00 PM (Monday, May 4) 

Where? 

K20/02.08 – former Senate Hall → (Map K20/22)

What? 

“Together we are less alone” – this applies not only at the university, but also in the dark dungeons and vast plains of Dungeons & Dragons! 

As part of the Mind Matters project week, we invite you to leave your everyday university life behind for a few hours and immerse yourself in a world full of adventure. Together with Stefan “Willi” Will (CEO of Ultra Comix, podcaster, and role-playing veteran with over 40 years of experience), a group of six newcomers embarks on an epic mission. 

Why Pen & Paper at Mind Matters? 

Role-playing is more than just a game—it’s mental resilience in action: 

• Social network: Experience how strangers become a real team through shared challenges. 

• Self-efficacy: Make decisions that change the course of the story. 

• Time out: Give your mind a creative break from the pressure to perform. 

The Adventure: 

We’ll be playing the beginner scenario “Heroes of the Borderlands.” No prior experience is necessary! Willi will guide you step by step through the rules, provide the characters, and show you why luck of the dice and team spirit are the best medicine for stress. 

Sign up, slip into a new role, and discover that together, you can overcome any challenge. 

Language:  

English (click here for the German version) 

Who is this for? 

Complete beginners and those who are curious 

Maximum number of participants: 6 people 

 Game Master:  

Willi (CEO of Ultra Comix, podcaster, and role-playing veteran with over 40 years of experience) 

Registration required: 

When? 

(Monday, May 4) 

Where? 

Courtyard between TB 4, U5, and the Austraße cafeteria → (Map of the Austraße canteen) 

What? 

Hands-on activity organized by the project “Cannabis Prevention by the Chair of Pathopsychology” 

Who is it for? 

All university members 

No registration required—just stop by and join in! 

When? 

12:00–1:00 p.m. (Tuesday, May 5) 

Where? 

Meeting point: In front of the Alte Weberei Cafeteria / ERBA → (Map: An der Weberei 5) 

What? 

This movement-oriented format combines a guided walk with insights into mental health. You will explore the basics of self-care and mental hygiene, reflect on your own stressors, and learn to recognize personal stress signals early on. Through mindfulness, breathing, and awareness exercises in nature, you will strengthen your ability to achieve brief mental regeneration. 

An accompanying podcast provides content-based insights that are deepened during the walk through reflection phases as well as individual and group exercises. The goal is to develop practical strategies for greater self-care and to consciously experience the health-promoting effects of movement and nature. 

What you’ll need: 

To participate, you’ll need a cell phone and headphones to listen to the podcast. Please also remember to wear weather-appropriate clothing for this outdoor activity. 

Language:  

German  

Facilitator:  

Natalie Schoemann (M.Sc. in Psychology) 

When?

4:00–6:00 p.m. (Tuesday, May 5)

Where?

WE5/05.004 →  (Map of An der Weberei 5)

What?

School, part-time job, social obligations—do you know that feeling of being constantly under pressure?

How does stress actually develop, and why do we react to it so differently? In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the mechanisms behind stress and learn to better recognize your personal stressors.

Together, we’ll explore how thoughts, expectations, and external demands interact and can amplify stress. Building on this, you’ll discover practical strategies to stay more relaxed in your daily (academic) life—from simple quick fixes to long-term approaches for managing stress in a healthy way.

The workshop offers space for peer-to-peer exchange, self-reflection exercises, and practical tools you can implement right away.

Language:

German

Workshop leader:

Momo Salome Gazda (Multimodal Stress Management Trainer, Psychology Student)

Registration required:

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When? 

2:00–8:00 p.m. (Wednesday, May 6) 

… come and go as you wish … 

Where? 

MG2/00.10 → (Map of MG2 / Markusstraße 8a)

What? 

We are creating a creative space as an open retreat and place for self-expression. All university members are invited to take a break from their daily studies here, get creative, and capture whatever feels good to them right now. 

Whether it’s free writing, drawing, creating, or sharing thoughts, ideas, and wishes—everything is welcome. The space offers the opportunity to find peace without any guidelines, to express yourself, and to give space to your own creativity and feelings. In addition, reflection exercises are available that can be worked on individually and taken home. 

At the same time, there is room for suggestions and ideas that contribute to further developing academic life and the university in the interest of mental health. In this way, the Creative Space combines personal relief with collaborative creation. 

 Who is it for? 

All university members 

No registration required—just stop by and do whatever makes you feel good. 

When? 

Wednesday, May 6 

4:00 PM (Opening Ceremony) 

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Silent Disco, open entry at any time) 

Where? 

MG1/00.04 (Opening Ceremony) & MG2/00.10 (Silent Disco) → (Map of MG2 / Markusstraße 8a)

Silent Disco – Better Together 

Following the opening ceremony, we cordially invite you to the Silent Disco to celebrate the kickoff together. 

Under the motto 

“Together we are less alone – Better Together,” 

the Silent Disco will be a special experience: Through headphones, participants immerse themselves in their own musical world—yet remain part of a shared whole. 

The Silent Disco creates a space where connection can be experienced in a new way: Everyone dances on their own, but no one is alone. This interplay of individuality and community reflects the central message of Mind Matters – mental health also arises through interaction, belonging, and shared experiences. 

Movement, music, and consciously disconnecting from everyday life promote well-being and strengthen solidarity. The Silent Disco invites you to let go, recharge your energy, and experience yourself as part of a supportive community—in the spirit of: Better Together. 

Note on Awareness 

It is particularly important to us that everyone interacts respectfully and safely throughout the entire event. The project team ensures this and is there to assist you with any questions, concerns, or uncomfortable situations. At least one contact person will be on site at all times during the event, whom you can contact directly or discreetly. The team ensures that everyone feels comfortable and safe and provides confidential and straightforward support. 

Participation 

• No registration required
• Just drop by and make yourself at home 

When? 

10:00–11:30 a.m. (Thursday, May 7) 

Where? 

Online via Zoom (You will receive the access details after successfully registering) 

Note: Anonymous participation is possible. You can join the meeting using a nickname and keep your camera and microphone turned off.  

What? 

The lecture is addressed to students and staff and explains how to recognize problematic media consumption and potential risks of addiction. The focus is on critically reflecting on one’s own usage behavior. 

Using current examples, the presentation will demonstrate why smartphones, social media, and games are so captivating and what risks lie behind them – from excessive gaming to problematic online use. It will also address key warning signs as well as mental and physical consequences. 

Finally, participants will receive concrete tips and resources for a mindful, healthy approach to digital media in everyday life. 

Language: 

German 

Speaker:  

Niels Pruin (Addiction Therapist, Certified Social Worker) 

Registration required: 

When?

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Wednesday, May 6)

Where?

Feldkirchenstraße Cafeteria (Feki) → (Map of Feldkirchenstraße Cafeteria)

What?

To kick off our project, we want to find out what students really need in their daily lives to stay healthy and succeed in their studies. During the kick-off week, psychology students will be on-site in front of the cafeteria at each event location and invite you, as a student, to share your perspective.

Whether through short, low-barrier ad-hoc surveys, spontaneous conversations, or sharing your own ideas: you decide how much time you’d like to invest.

The goal is to gain a realistic picture of the current needs and challenges in your studies. Based on this, we’ll work with students in the next step to develop targeted services and measures that can provide concrete support for you and other students.

Your voice makes a difference—join us and actively help shape your academic experience.

Who is this for?

All students at our university

No registration required—just stop by and join in!

When? 

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Thursday, May 7) 

Where? 

F21 / Feki Foyer, Ground Floor → (Map of F21 / Feki)

What? 

In the interactive “NeuroRacing” experience, you’ll discover in an innovative way how closely brain activity, mental states, and mental health are interconnected. The goal is to develop a basic understanding of how the brain works, better recognize your own reactions to stress, and reflect on strategies for mental regulation. 

A special highlight takes center stage: Using an EEG measurement, participants control a Carrera racetrack solely through relaxation. This makes different states of brain activation visible in real time and directly experiential. This is complemented by neuroscientific insights and practical exercises for stress regulation. 

Through live demonstrations, playful experimentation, and group discussion, the workshop offers a clear and accessible introduction to mental fitness—with concrete tips for greater balance and regeneration in everyday life. 

Who is it for? 

Anyone interested  

Organizer:  

Brainboost GmbH 

No registration required – just stop by and join in! 

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