Campus in Balance (CiB) - Your studies, your health

Participation in the survey "Subjective perception of urban natural spaces and their connection to the mental health of students"

This study investigates how students subjectively perceive urban natural spaces and how this perception is related to students' mental health. The study is part of a final thesis in the master course of the Department of Public Heath at Bielefeld University. We are happy about all students who support this thesis with their participation! :)

TK-StudyGuide 2025

Study smart: reach your goal successfully and healthily

Student life is an exciting journey - full of challenges and exciting opportunities. With the TK-StudyGuide, we want to provide you with the best possible support and guidance.

• 39 free webinars for your study success
• Your personalised guide to a wide range of exciting topics
• We accompany you throughout the entire semester | bilingual

e.g:

• "Concentration and flow in stressful times"
• "Overcoming social anxiety"
• "Overcoming exam anxiety"
• and much more.

Participation in study

Studying healthily and successfully (GesA Stud)

Students face numerous challenges during their academic career that can affect their health and academic success. Over 70% of students experience stress (Karyotaki et al., 2020), and stress-related exhaustion increased from 44% in 2015 to 68% in 2023 (Techniker Krankenkasse, 2023). Persistent stress can affect health (e.g. Gardani et al., 2022; Glaser et al., 2015; Quick et al., 2014) and lead to dropouts (Hjorth et al., 2016).

The project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research "Healthy and successful studying" (GesA Stud) develops low-threshold measures to promote student health and increase academic success. Participants receive an individualised requirement-resource profile and support in implementing recommended measures.

Students throughout Germany can take part in the study and benefit from

• Individual feedback on requirements and resources
• Health-promoting measures to increase well-being and academic success
• Strengthening the role model function for health-promoting behaviour in future professional life
• Compensation of €30 for full participation and possible vouchers for smaller studies.

Participation is possible throughout Germany and virtually. If you are interested, send a short email to GesA-Stud@tu-braunschweig.de!:)

YourSleep

Mastering your sleep problems

Link to the website

Position paper of the Department of Students of the German Society for Public Health

Suggestions for the participatory design of healthy study conditions by universities

The paper is based on the symposia and discussion results of the event "Students for Healthy Studies" held in Bremen on 27 & 28 April 2024. It includes recommendations on student participation from the perspective of committed students as well as suggestions for recognising student diversity.

You can download the student position paper from the DGPH website.

 

 

Online edition of "ZEITCampus - Mental Health Guide"

This online edition of ZEITCampus provides information on various aspects of the topic of mental health, focussing specifically on the "study" phase of life. Students and experts share their experiences and knowledge, e.g. about dealing with psychological content in social media, exam nerves or procrastination. It includes concrete guidance and tips for relaxation techniques and emergency strategies.

Research results of the "Bielefeld questionnaire on study conditions and (mental) health"

This research project has generated a comprehensive and meaningful data set from 13 universities within the project period, which enables robust conclusions to be drawn on study conditions and (mental) health and adequately reflects the breadth of the German higher education landscape. The most important results are summarised below.