Healthy Studying & Working at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

The university sports programme offers numerous sports courses for all members of the university. The programme is constantly being expanded and updated.

Various strategies for stress prevention and management aim to prevent stressful situations from arising and to develop effective strategies to deal with them. These include techniques such as mindfulness, time management, taking regular breaks and learning relaxation methods to promote mental and physical health.

The FHP's annual Health Day serves to raise employees' awareness of health and well-being. On this day, various activities, workshops and information programmes are held on topics such as exercise, nutrition and stress management in order to promote a culture of health at the university.

Counselling services offer support and guidance in various areas of life, such as professional, health or personal issues. They help people to cope better with challenges and find individual solutions.

The aim of occupational health and safety is to reduce the risk of accidents and health hazards and to create a safe working environment. To this end, FHP carries out risk assessments, regularly checks the working environment and trains all employees in occupational health and safety.

Health management in the workplace promotes well-being through measures such as ergonomic workplace design, stress prevention and physical activity. These programmes help to increase job satisfaction and ensure the long-term performance of employees.

Company integration management (BEM) helps employees to successfully return to work after a long period of illness. The aim is to work together to find preventative solutions in order to avoid further absences due to illness and to secure the workplace in the long term.

As part of the occupational health service, the company doctor at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam supports the implementation of occupational safety measures and accident prevention and promotes health protection. The focus is on the preventive health promotion of employees.