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University Health Management, Occupational Health Service and Occupational Safety

Establishing and maintaining health-promoting working and study conditions

The HGM brings together all health-promoting programmes at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. The members of the Control circuit HGM regularly exchange health-related information in order to further develop the offer for students and employees in a customised and sustainable manner and Health-promoting working and study conditions and to maintain it. In order to maintain and promote the performance and quality of work of university staff, it is important to permanently reduce stressors in the university environment.

With the aim of maintaining physical and mental health, all employees have the opportunity to take advantage of the health management services organised by the university for a maximum of one hour per week at Offsetting against working time. This must be documented in the comments field when recording working hours. Any additional time spent utilising the services of the University Health Management is outside of working hours.

News

Mental Health Days 2025

To mark World Mental Health Day, Thuringia's universities are organising three digital action days. The programme offers impulses on mindfulness, resilience, stress management and a healthy approach to the challenges of everyday university life.

Highlights:

  • Practical workshops
  • inspiring lectures
  • Exercise and relaxation programmes

Poster for the "Mental Health Days" from 28 to 30 October 2025, digital and cross-university. It announces practical workshops, inspiring lectures and exercise and relaxation programmes to promote mental health. Pictured is a cheerful woman doing a stretching exercise in front of her laptop. A QR code and the URL www.th-austauschforum.de lead to the full programme. Organised by the "Healthy Universities in Thuringia" network with numerous partner universities.

The complete Programme with access links will be published at the beginning of October on the Website of the exchange forum "From university to university".

One Registration is usually not required.

Training programmes for health promotion

The annual training programme offers numerous health-promoting activities, such as

  • Healthy leadership
  • Getting through the working day with a healthy and resilient voice
  • Time and self-management
  • Memory training
  • Burnout prophylaxis
  • Mental activation for everyday working life
  • Find and activate inner strengths
  • Healthy work and ageing
  • Resilience
  • Strategies for dealing with stress
  • Back fitness in the office
  • Ergonomics in the workplace
  • Keeping your eyes fit
  • Sleep well at night, be productive during the day

Current offers with detailed seminar content can be found in the annual training programme of the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs (TMIK) on the Website for further education and training programmes of the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Every Wednesday! Physiotherapeutic massage offers

Massages have a stress-reducing, relaxing and activating effect.

To promote your health, you can be massaged by a medical masseur in House 32 on Wednesdays and Thursdays (duration: 20 minutes). Massage appointments can be booked via the health app.

Blood donation dates at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Current dates:

  • Tuesday, 14.10.2025

Recording time in each case: 11:00 - 15:00

Location: Building 32 (low-rise building on the lower campus)

Team: Blood donation centre

Further information:

The team is looking forward to welcoming many donors - go along! The blood donation will be honoured with 15 euros.

Notes:

  • Please bring your blood donor pass and your identity card/passport with you.
  • A blood donation is only possible four weeks after recovery.
  • There should be 48 hours between Covid vaccination and donation.
  • The primary aim of blood donation is to provide patients with the safest possible care. For this reason, some willing donors are not authorised to donate, e.g. if they have been exposed to a risk of infection and their donation could transmit diseases (e.g. hepatitis).
  • Those wishing to donate must also have sufficient German language skills to be able to complete the donor form independently and carry out the medical interview themselves before donating blood.
  • It should be noted that people who grew up in malaria-endemic areas are not allowed to donate blood in Germany or must prove that they have never contracted malaria.
  • Blood donors must be traceable for 30 years, e.g. in the event of subsequent checks or enquiries from patients.

Occupational health check-ups - book your appointment!

Current dates:

  • 22.10.2025
  • 04.11.2025

Further information: Services offered by the Occupational Health Service (PDF)

As an employee of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you have the opportunity to book your personal medical check-up appointment via Moodle to book. If you have any questions, please contact the Occupational safety specialist.
 

The following analyses are offered:

  • Ophthalmological examination
    What about your eyesight? Do you need to wear computer glasses at work??
  • Workplace inspection
    How is your workplace designed, are the ergonomics right? Does your workplace comply with health and safety regulations?
  • Company doctor's consultation
    Would you like personalised advice on a health issue or a second medical opinion?
  • Examination in handling biological agents
    Do you work with biological agents and would like advice on hazards or to have your vaccination status checked and refreshed?
 

Moving breaks

The winter semester 2025/26 starts with fresh vigour and an expanded range of exercise options - and there's some great news:

Dates winter semester 2025/26:

For employees

From now on, the "Moving Breaks" will take place two days a week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The short sessions (20-30 minutes) help to loosen up the body, reduce stress and re-energise for the working day.

For students

The programme for students is also growing. From now on, there will be two different time slots on Tuesdays to take part in the activating sessions. This means that the movement break can be used flexibly between lectures and seminars - for a clear head and fresh energy.

All dates and contents can be found in the current overview:

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All of the "Bewegte-Pause" programmes take place in the sports hall and last between 20 and 30 minutes.

Sportswear is not required. Participation is possible in socks, trainers or with shoe covers. Registration is not required.

 

HSN health app (WorkLifePortal)

The WorkLifePortal allows you to register for all of our university health programmes; the health app allows you to challenge colleagues to health challenges and offers many short videos and audios from the areas of exercise, healthy eating, relaxation & sounds, workplace health, etc.

Completing the activities is not only rewarded with a better sense of well-being; the completed units can also make a lasting contribution to the environment by redeeming the points collected for planting trees. 

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Information sheet
Privacy policy

Mental health

COPSOQ survey

The COPSOQ (Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire) is a scientifically validated questionnaire for recording mental stress and strain at work. It is used in particular in the context of occupational risk assessment.

Online forum "Psychologically fit studying"

Irrsinnig Menschlich e.V. supports young people with prevention programmes for mental health and openly and easily addresses mental health crises at university.

In this way, they help students to recognise their need early on and not to hide. Irrsinnig Menschlich e. V. regularly organises discussion forums. 

Immediate help for acute crises

Are you in an acute crisis? Here you will find a Overview with immediate help (PDF).

Addiction prevention and help

We support employees of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences in all matters relating to addiction and prevention - individually, confidentially and solution-orientated. Students should contact university social work or the central student counselling service.

Information and help:

Addiction prevention and help at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Educational leave

Educational leave

During training leave, your own health and performance can be improved through theoretical information and practical elements. As an employee, you can take five days off work per year for educational purposes. Your salary will continue to be paid during the training leave.

The costs for the training event are borne by the employee. Around 1300 events have already been recognised in Thuringia. The educational event does not necessarily have to have something to do with your professional activity. Courses on socio-political issues or further training in voluntary work are also possible.

Necessary steps:

  1. Obtain information: bildungsfreistellung.de
  2. Select an educational event
  3. Submit an application to the employer (HR department)
  4. Consent received from the employer
  5. Register for the educational event
  6. Participate in the educational event

Health-promoting programmes - in cooperation with the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) health insurance company

Exercise and sport

Long periods of sitting can lead to tension and pain. It is therefore important to take regular exercise breaks and do sport. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences would like to contribute to sporting variety in everyday life by offering various exercise programmes:

  • Courses of the University sports
  • Campus run
  • German Sports Badge 2023 at the HSN
  • TPP (theory-practice project)
  • Health week (spinal screening, muscle tone measurement, mobility check office, sleep radar, back check back test, neck check, etc.)

Management workshop

A group of managers from the areas of administration, science and research discuss leadership requirements and challenges and pursue the goal of developing a common understanding of leadership and thus shaping health-conscious leadership at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Key areas requiring action are to be identified and initial personnel development measures derived.

Nutrition

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences sees itself as a Healthy universitythat supports healthy eating and drinking and creates favourable conditions for a healthy diet.

The Studierendenwerk Thüringen, as the operator of the canteen, offers students and employees a wide range of services with the mensaVital" menu line offers a balanced menu with fish, meat, vegan and vegetarian dishes in a balanced ratio.

Mindfulness, relaxation and resilience

  • (Digital) health week to promote & strengthen mental health
  • Workshops and keynote speeches on the topics of mindfulness, resilience and relaxation

Occupational health service and occupational safety

Health and Safety Committee

The task of the Health and Safety Committee is to discuss matters relating to occupational health and safety, including health promotion in relation to working conditions.

Its purpose is to ensure mutual information, exchange of experience and coordination in occupational health and safety at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

Members of the Health and Safety Committee:

  • Jan Funke (Registrar)
  • Daniel Rübesamen (occupational safety specialist)
  • Friedemann Poser (company doctor at ias health & safety GmbH)
  • Thomas Hoffmann (Staff Council)
  • Anja Arlet (Staff Council)

Women's relaxation room

The women's quiet room is located in building 32, room no. 32.0023 (room designation: 1st aid).

Accident report

Work and commuting accidents resulting in physical injury require a medical examination by a doctor. Accident insurance physician (D-Arzt).

Such incidents must be reported to the occupational safety specialist. and filed an accident report become:

Daniel Rübesamen

E-Mail: daniel.ruebesamen@hs-nordhausen.de

Phone 0361 420-240

First aid

In the event of a Accident or one Injury A first aider (trained member of staff) can be contacted at the university depending on the type and urgency of the situation.

The following First aiders and first aiders can be found in the various buildings of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences:

  • Building 8:
    • Jonas Mielke
    • Kirsten Lamschus
  • Building 12:
    • Daniela Kaiser
    • Kerstin Scholze
    • Melano Dadalauri
  • Building 14:
    • Kim Sehrer
    • Kathrin Werner
    • Mark Gaßmann
  • Building 18:
    • Simone Penzler
    • Silke Umann
  • Building 19:
    • Anja Arlet
  • Building 20:
    • Carsten Heise
    • Simone Krauthöfer
  • Building 25:
    • Peter Tabatt
  • Building 28:
    • Charlemagne
  • Building 32:
    • Clauda Ehrhardt-Weißenborn
    • Jana Urbanek
  • Building 34:
    • Lukas Gerstenberg
    • Pascal Leibbrandt
    • Christoph Schmidt
    • Annika Rausch
  • Building 35:
    • Petra Hauschild
  • Building 50 (Helmestrasse):
    • Andreas Glimm

If you are interested as an employee of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, to be trained as a first aiderplease contact our Occupational safety specialist.

Vaccination offer

Students and employees at the university can take advantage of the flu vaccination programme every October. An e-mail for registration is sent to everyone in advance by Health Management.

Occupational health check-ups

The occupational health service offers regular ophthalmological examinations, workplace inspections, company medical consultations and examinations on the handling of biological agents.

To make an appointment via Moodle.

 

Contact person:

Mr Daniel Rübesamen

Hygiene measures

Please note that Information sheet on the hygiene measures of the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

 

Operational integration management

Company integration management (BEM)

Employees are offered an interview as part of company integration management if they have been unfit for work for more than six consecutive or repeated weeks within a twelve-month period. This means that all employees - regardless of whether they work part-time or full-time or whether their employment contract is limited or unlimited in time - are entitled to this offer.

Employees are offered an interview as part of company integration management if they have been unfit for work for more than six consecutive or repeated weeks within a twelve-month period. This means that all employees - regardless of whether they work part-time or full-time or whether their employment contract is limited or unlimited in time - are entitled to this offer.