Studying healthy

The Health Department at the OTH Regensburg offers changing and constantly updated offers such as health courses, lectures and information on the topic of health during your studies.

Regular offers

  • Students of OTH Regensburg with a valid sports card have unlimited access to general university sports. You can find more information on the offers and the possibility of acquiring a sports card on the university sports homepage.

     

    During the lecture-free period, the gym is open from 8-19:45, the sauna is open Mon & Thu 16-19:45, as well as all outdoor facilities.

     

    A reduced program will start in mid-September and the full program will be available from the start of the OTH lecture period.

     

    You can access the following QR codes here: Whatsapp info channel, Instagram page, site plan and newsgroup

     

    The University Sports Center at the University of Regensburg will transition to a new online platform at the beginning of April. This will allow users to purchase tickets, register for courses, and more—all online. In addition to a desktop application, there will also be an app that serves as an ID.

     

    Students and staff of OTH can use their RZ account for registration. There are also updates to the pricing structure: From now on, you can start at any time and choose between a 3-month or annual subscription.

     

    More details about the platform will be provided in the coming weeks. Registration and subscription purchases will be available from early April, and courses will begin on April 23.

     

    More information: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/hochschulsport/startseite/index.html


  • Various games and sports equipment can be borrowed free of charge from the student representation office using your student card.

    The office of the student representation (Student House Y 002) is regularly open from Monday to Thursday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, but it is often staffed outside of these office hours as well.


  • Whether digital or analog, in the lecture hall, office or at the kitchen table - lectures, discussions and meetings are appointments that can be extremely tiring, especially due to long periods of sitting and the concentration required. If the air is also stale or the coffee has run out, dozing off is virtually unavoidable.

    The active break is designed for precisely this situation. Short videos (around 6 minutes each) instruct and demonstrate easy movement exercises that can be carried out in any lecture hall, conference room or office. Firmly integrated into everyday university life, regular active breaks keep you fit, healthy and focused - for a radiant performance, even on long days.

    The videos were made available with the kind support of the University of Regensburg.


  • Constantly annoyed or frustrated even after months of exceptional circumstances? Is your sleep not really restful at the moment or is tiredness a permanent condition?

    The good news is that these symptoms are normal self-protective reactions of the entire organism to an extraordinary and overwhelming event and that it is possible to do something about them. We have collected some suggestions and offers here on how to strengthen psychological resilience, i.e. the ability to survive difficult life situations and phases without lasting restrictions.

     

    An introductory documentary on the topic of resilience (approx. 30 min): Protective shield for the soul - can strength be learned?

     

    Exercises and helpful texts, provided by the University of Mainz

     

    A short film (approx. 7 min) on the topic: Studying in times of Corona - getting through the crisis well, but how?


  • OTH Regensburg offers general student counseling forall students. There is also the opportunity to take advantage of psychosocial counseling.

     

    The OTH campus is largely barrier-free and therefore also interesting for students with physical disabilities. You can find more information about studying with chronic disabilities in the brochure designed for this purpose

     

    Students with children or relatives to care for receive support from the family-friendly university.

     

    At DEIN STUDIERENDENLEBEN - Studierendenvertretung (othr.de), OTH Regensburg offers the Nightline listening hotline, as well as self-help groups run by students for students on topics such as anxiety disorders, eating problems, depression, etc.

     

    Further contacts for counseling centers and support services:

    Under this link, you will find a collection of counseling centers and support services.

    https://www.oth-regensburg.de/die-oth/einrichtungen/allgemeine-studienberatung/psychosoziale-beratung/rat-und-hilfe


Current offers

  • Although people are aware of the health risks of smoking, the number of serious attempts to stop smoking has fallen continuously in recent years. In order to increase the population's motivation to stop smoking and increase the number of quit attempts, the Institute for Therapy and Health Research (IFT-Nord) is organizing the nationwide join-in initiative "Smoke-free in May 2024" with funding from the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA).

    Until the end of April 2024, smokers aged 18 and over who regularly use cigarettes, e-cigarettes or tobacco heaters, as well as supporters if they wish, can register and, with a little luck, win up to 1,000 euros if they successfully quit smoking in May. Participants will initially be accompanied in April with a countdown and ideas for preparation.

    Then, from May 1 to 31, 2024, they will receive useful tips and motivational inspiration every day to help them quit smoking. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the "Smoke-free in May" team: rauchfrei-im-mai(at)ift-nord.de or directly at www.rauchfrei-im-mai.de

    Smoking cessation (also online): Caritas specialized outpatient clinic for addiction problems Regensburg, suchtambulanz@caritas-regensburg.de ; http://www.suchtambulanz-regensburg.de


  • Temptations While Working from Home or Studying

     

    How to Stay on Track with a Fridge Full of Temptations

     

    The lecture will take place on May 14, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:45 AM

    as a hybrid event.

     

    You can attend on-site in Building S, Room S 113,

    or join the Zoom meeting from home:

     

    https://zoom.us/j/92677007111?pwd=2kMafa5B4Sccb6sjtgl0GvLpGW5Xd7.1

     

     

    The lecturer is Julia Axer, Dipl. Oecotrophologist (FH).

     

    No registration is required.


  • Discover the Benefits of Active Transport and Green Exercise

     

    Learn how active transport (e.g., cycling or walking) and green exercise (physical activity in nature) not only improve your health but also contribute to a more sustainable university life.

    Prof. Andrea Pfingsten, Professor of Physiotherapy, will provide insights on how to connect movement, environmental awareness, and the workplace.

     

    Date & Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 11:00–11:45 AM

    Location: Architecture Building, Staircase B

     

    Or join from home via Zoom:

    https://oth-regensburg.zoom.us/j/89947822179

    Meeting ID: 899 4782 2179

     

    No registration required.


Nutrition

  • There are two canteens and three cafeterias at OTH Regensburg. These are run by the Studierendenwerk Oberpfalz/Niederbayern. You can find the opening hours and locations of the facilities on their homepage. You can also find the canteen menu there, which can be conveniently sent to your cell phone via an app. The menu includes dishes from MensaVital.