Workshops

Concrete strategies for inner balance

Would you like to experience your studies and everyday life with more ease, joy, and inner peace? Then you've come to the right place!
In this seminar, you will immerse yourself in the world of positive psychology—the part of psychology that explores what works well: strengths, joy, meaning, and resilience. You will learn how scientifically based strategies can help you deal with stress more calmly and promote satisfaction in a targeted manner. What makes people truly happy—and what can you learn from this for your own life?

Together with other students, you will reflect on the factors that influence your well-being in interactive exercises and try out strategies that have been proven to lead to more gratitude, optimism, and inner strength. The methods are scientifically proven and easy to apply in everyday life. 

Seminar content and goals at a glance:

•     Understand how positive psychology works – and why it works
•     Discover your personal strengths and use them in a targeted way
•     Learn to promote positive emotions and build resilience
•     Develop strategies to integrate happiness and mindfulness into your everyday life

You can register here

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: via BigBlueButton

Facilitator: Linda Petzke

Price: free of charge

The ‘all-inclusive’ programme for combating stress!

This multi-part seminar will help you expand your skills in dealing with stress in a variety of ways. You will gain a better understanding of how stress develops and learn effective, long-term methods that will help you deal with stress in a more relaxed and healthy way. Good time and learning management as well as dealing with exam anxiety are just as much a part of the programme as learning about autogenic training.

For many students, time pressure, performance pressure or exam anxiety play an important role in everyday life. But just as varied as the stressors are the ways to combat stress. This seminar is offered by Techniker Krankenkasse as part of the HEALTH4YOU project and is aimed at students of all disciplines who want to reduce stress and improve their stress management skills in the long term. The course is also open to non-members of TK. Regular attendance is required. The seminar takes place in a small group led by a qualified psychologist.

Please only register if you can attend all or most of the sessions. If you are unsure, please contact the seminar leader in advance: stresskompetent@gmx.de

Overview and Dates

The seminar will be held via BigBlueButton. The online course is structured similarly to an in-person session. It is therefore an interactive program that emphasizes active participation by attendees. To participate, you must join the session with your microphone and camera enabled.

8 sessions on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 1: Stress in College (30.04.2026)

Session 2: Stress and Its Effects (07.05.2026)

Session 3: Stress Starts in the Mind (21.05.2026)

Session 4: Protecting Yourself from Stress (28.05.2026)

Session 5: Time and Study Management (04.06.2026)

Session 6: Overcoming Test Anxiety (11.06.2026)

Session 7: Summary and Outlook (18.06.2026)

Session 8: Summary and Outlook (25.06.2026)

Instructor: Anne Scholz

Dates: Tuesdays, 30.04 – 25.06.2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Location: via BigBlueButton

Cost: Free of charge

Certificate: Certificate

This program is offered in cooperation with Techniker Krankenkasse (TK).

In addition to students from TU Braunschweig, students from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and the HBK are also welcome.

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Chia, goji, matcha, or acai—so-called “superfoods” have become an integral part of social media, advertising, and supermarket shelves. At the same time, many products marketed as “functional foods” promise additional health benefits. But what is the actual scientific basis behind these terms?

This lecture provides an overview of the concepts of superfoods and functional foods, classifies them from a nutritional science perspective, and highlights current studies on the health effects of selected foods. It also discusses the role that marketing, legal regulations, and sustainability aspects play in this dietary trend. The question of whether regional foods can compete with exotic “superfoods” will also be addressed.

The event is aimed at students and, in addition to providing expert insights, offers space for discussion and critical analysis of current dietary trends.

Host: Stephanie Mißler

Date: Thursday, 7.05.2026 (9:30 – 11:00 a.m.)

Location: online

Price: free of charge

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What can I expect?
An intensive seminar in small groups of no more than twelve doctoral students. You will also learn many practical exercises that you can implement directly in your everyday doctoral studies.

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It's not always easy to stay calm between academic work, personal commitments, and the actual doctoral program. That's why Techniker offers anti-stress seminars. In five sessions, you will learn everything you need to keep your nerves in check even during the stressful day-to-day life of a doctoral candidate – from effective time and self-management to relaxation techniques. Techniker offers the seminar free of charge to all doctoral candidates – regardless of whether they have TK insurance or not.

The seminar schedule is as follows:

Date 1 | Stress and its effects – Mon, May 11, 2026 (online) 

Date 2 | Protecting yourself from stress – Mon, May 18, 2026 (online)

Date 3 | It's all in the attitude – Mon, June 1, 2026 (online)

Date 4 | Managing stress successfully - Mon, June 8, 2026 (online)

Date 5 | My path to a doctorate - Mon, June 15, 2026 (online) 
 

Registration will be available shortly via GradTUBS

Date: Mondays, May 11, 2026 - June 15, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: via BigBlueButton

Facilitator: Anne Scholz

Price: free of charge

Our brains process countless pieces of information every day—yet only a fraction of it sticks.

Smart Learning shows participants how to efficiently absorb, retain, and apply knowledge using personalized learning methods—while enjoying the learning and development process.

Host: Katharina Hiller

Date: Tuesday, 26.05.2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

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Meditation makes us more mindful and compassionate. We experience inner peace, clarity, and serenity, and learn to cope better with stress.

In this 3-hour workshop, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of meditation. Try out different meditation techniques and turn your attention inward. Experience silence, for silence is not empty, but full and alive.

Learn how to create the right conditions for meditation and how to deal with obstacles that arise during the practice. Find inspiration for your own meditation routine. The workshop is rounded out with scientific background knowledge on the effects of meditation practice.

Host: Julia Berger

Date: Saturday, 15.08.2026 (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Location: TU Gymnastics Hall, Rebenring

Price: Free of charge

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Performance pressure, a hectic pace, and an increasing workload, as well as internal demands and expectations, often lead to stress. Stress is considered one of the greatest health risks of the 21st century. This online seminar offers an introductory guide to understanding how you personally cope with stress. This includes identifying personal stressors, reflecting on common stress reactions, and learning about various coping strategies. 

Contents:

•     The origins of stress
•     Stress reactions
•     Healthy ways to cope with stress
•     Dealing with acute stress situations
•     Coping strategies

Date: Monday, 31.08.2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: online

Host: Anne Scholz

Price: free of charge

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Discover what truly drives you! In this online seminar, “Ikigai – The Japanese Concept of Happiness,” you’ll learn how to best combine your strengths, passions, and goals to create a fulfilling and satisfying life—even amidst the demands of everyday college life. Throughout this event, you’ll receive guidance on finding your own unique balance between your studies or (future) career, personal passions, and deep fulfillment. 

The seminar is designed for anyone who wants to shape their life more consciously and recognize their potential, thereby experiencing greater long-term satisfaction and joy in life. This online format will introduce you to the four core areas of this concept—namely, “Passion,” “Vocation,” “Mission,” and “Career”—and provide numerous ideas and strategies for integrating Ikigai into your daily life. The right combination of these core areas will empower you to actively shape your educational and life path.

Why you should participate:

•     Gain (more) clarity about your personal goals
•     Recognize your individual strengths and use them effectively
•     Generate more motivation and focus for your studies and leisure time
•     Learn strategies for leading a more balanced and happier life

Date: Monday, 14.09.2026

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: via BigBlueButton

Host: Linda Petzke

Price: Free of charge

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How can you incorporate quick, tasty, and healthy snacks into a busy university or work schedule? This short presentation will offer practical suggestions and simple ideas for nutrient-rich snacks that provide energy and help you stay focused. In addition to brief background information on nutrition, the focus will be on practical examples and tips for quick preparation.

The talk will include time for questions and is aimed at anyone who wants to make their snacking habits healthier in a simple way.

Host: Stephanie Mißler

Date: Thursday,17.09.2026 (10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

Location: online

Price: free of charge

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You read that right—this isn’t the well-known “burnout,” but rather the relatively new term “burn-on.” Chronic stress and overload have long been a reality in modern work and academic life. Burn-on describes a creeping state of exhaustion—without a visible breakdown, often going unnoticed for a long time and associated with significant health costs.

This workshop demonstrates in a practical way how to recognize warning signs early on and use scientifically grounded strategies to safeguard performance and mental health in the long term.

Host: Katharina Hiller

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)

Location: online

Price: free of charge

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