Seminars

For Employees of TU Braunschweig

People-pleasing, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome—many people face enormous pressure to meet expectations, whether from others or from themselves

This workshop explores ways to break unhealthy patterns, set boundaries, and develop healthy self-care practices

Topics:

Self-optimization and self-imposed pressure
Setting boundaries
Self-care

Facilitator: Katharina Hiller

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

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For Employees of TU Braunschweig

Many employees who spend most of their time working at a computer workstation complain of eye problems and their associated effects. In addition, visual overload, lack of physical activity, and environmental factors (air conditioning, etc.) also contribute to various eye problems and reduced visual acuity:
 

Relaxing your eyes when tired or strained
Relaxing your eyes when they feel dry
Daily exercises for your eyes
Guidance on how to relieve eye strain

Facilitator: Kirsten Heinrich

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: In-person, room BI 87.2 

Price: Free of charge

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For TU Braunschweig Employees

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on gut health. It is now well established that the composition of our gut bacteria, in particular, has a major impact on our health, well-being, and even body weight. This, in turn, is significantly influenced by our lifestyle. This online seminar will explore the connections between the gut and overall health and provide practical tips for improving gut health in everyday life.

Topics:

Gut microbiome
Gut-brain axis
Factors affecting gut health
Lifestyle for a healthy gut
Probiotics and prebiotics

Facilitator: Stephanie Mißler

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

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For Employees of TU Braunschweig

Our daily work is often characterized by a wide range of demands and never-ending to-do lists. Resources are a person’s potential—for example, qualities, positive memories, experiences, and strengths that we are often not even aware of. Resources help us cope with stress, achieve our goals, and improve our well-being.

In this workshop, we will explore different types of resources and train our awareness of what can actually be perceived as a resource. The goal is to (re)discover your own resources so you can navigate challenging times with greater composure.

Contents:

Becoming aware of your own resources
Strengthening self-esteem
Mindful use of resources – addressing needs
Activating resources

Facilitator: Anne Scholz

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

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This seminar is intended for all employees who would like to explore healthy eating in the context of current dietary trends and their actual effectiveness.

The presentation takes a critical look at current dietary trends. Using selected examples, it demonstrates what superfoods and functional foods can actually achieve from a nutritional standpoint and how reliable the advertised health benefits are. It also addresses the question of whether exotic superfoods are truly superior to local foods and what role sustainability plays.

Another focus is on food marketing and labeling: How do health-sounding product claims come about? What are manufacturers actually allowed to claim? Which terms are regulated by law—and which leave plenty of room for interpretation? Using concrete examples from the supermarket, the presentation will demonstrate how packaging, advertising claims, ingredient lists, and nutrition labels can be critically analyzed and evaluated.

Contents:

•     Superfoods and Functional Foods: Definition and Scientific Classification
•     Evidence-based review of the health effects of selected “superfoods”
•     Exotic vs. regional: Nutritional value, sustainability,  and alternatives
•     Marketing strategies and health-related advertising claims
•     Health claims: What is permitted?
•     Understanding food labeling
•     Critically evaluating ingredient lists and product examples from the supermarket

Facilitator: Stephanie Mießler

Date: Thursdayday, Janurary 21, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

Register here via Employee Training starting November 30, 2026!

For all employees who want to learn about healthy ways to manage emotions.

Thoughts and feelings have a huge impact on our work and our physical and mental well-being. The brain is a smart organ that strives to conserve energy—which often puts us in autopilot mode.

This workshop offers numerous strategies for how employees can learn, through systematic emotion management, to deal more mindfully with their thoughts and emotions, reduce stress, and act confidently in challenging situations.

Contents:

• The origins of emotions
• Awareness of one’s emotions
• Dealing with emotions
• Reducing stress

Facilitator: Anne Scholz

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

Register here via Employee Training starting November 30, 2026!

For all employees who would like to learn more about healthy breathing and try it out in practice.

Did you know that there’s such a thing as “incorrect breathing”? We often breathe too much, too quickly, too forcefully, and through our mouths—whether in everyday life, under stress, or at night. This unhealthy way of breathing increases physical stress and has negative effects on our health. But it is possible to relearn healthy breathing. With just a few minutes of daily practice, you can significantly improve your health, balance, and energy levels. This event explains why it’s worth focusing on your own breathing and combines theoretical knowledge about healthy breathing with practical breathing exercises.

Contents:

• Healthy Breathing—What Is It?
• Effects of Healthy Breathing
• Balance of Oxygen and CO2 in the Body
• Mouth Breathing vs. Nose Breathing
• Practical Breathing Exercises

Facilitator: Wolfgang Block

Date: Monday, March15, 2026, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Bienroder Weg 87 – Room BI 87.2 

Price: Free of charge

Register here via Employee Training starting November 30, 2026!

For all employees who would like to learn about healthy sleep habits and discover and try out techniques for recovery and relaxation.

In this seminar, we’ll focus on one of the most fundamental—yet often neglected—aspects of life: sleep. Especially in times of high work demands and social obligations, the quality and quantity of our sleep play a crucial role in maintaining our mental and physical health and performance.

This interactive seminar offers in-depth insight into the latest scientific findings on sleep and demonstrates how sleep affects your memory formation, ability to concentrate, and overall well-being. You’ll learn how improved sleep hygiene and specific recovery techniques can not only enhance the quality of your sleep but also sustainably improve your daily productivity and quality of life.

Facilitator: Nico Kupilas

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2027, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Gymnasticshall Rebenring

Price: Free of charge

Register here via Employee Training starting November 30, 2026!

For all employees who want to learn about healthy ways to manage stress.

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 threats of the 21st century. This online seminar offers an introduction 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 manage stress
• Dealing with acute stress situations
• Coping strategies

Facilitator: Anne Scholz

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2027, 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Online event via BigBlueButton 

Price: Free of charge

Register here via Employee Training starting November 30, 2026!