Heat portal of Bielefeld University

Heat and health

Health protection and prevention at Bielefeld University

The consequences of climate change have led to heatwaves in recent summers and it is to be expected that the summer months will also become warmer in the coming decades. Summer heatwaves have also increased significantly in Bielefeld. Heatwaves not only affect people's well-being, but also pose health risks, especially for people who are susceptible to heat. Even in healthy people, heat can lead to exhaustion and reduced performance.

On these pages, Bielefeld University would like to provide information on the topic of heat and protect all students and staff from the health effects of heat as far as possible.