Student Health Management at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Student Health Management (SGM) enables students to help shape their university experience and to develop a sense of self-efficacy. Furthermore, by treating health as a cross-cutting theme in teaching, it can help students acquire key skills that will also be useful in their future careers.
Health Promotion at the FHP: An Overview of the Services on Offer
Health Day
The FHP’s annual Health Day aims to raise staff awareness of health and wellbeing. On this day, various activities, workshops and information sessions on topics such as exercise, nutrition and stress management take place, with the aim of promoting a culture of health at the university.
University sports & online courses
As part of the university sports programme, a wide range of sports courses are offered to all members of the university community. The programme is constantly being expanded and updated.
Stress prevention & relaxation
Various strategies for stress prevention and management aim to prevent stressful situations from arising and to develop effective ways of dealing with them. These include techniques such as mindfulness, time management, taking regular breaks and learning relaxation methods to promote mental and physical health.
Advice and support in times of crisis
Crises can affect anyone – the important thing is to accept help.
If you are experiencing worries, fears or emotional distress, there are various external support services you can turn to in confidence.
What is the FHP health and well being project FHPgesund 2.0?
„FHPgesund 2.0“ aims to promote the long-term health and wellbeing of our students. The focus is on integrating a comprehensive, sustainable health management system into the structures of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. With the support of the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) and based on data-driven analyses, the project is developing targeted measures that both promote individual health and implement structural improvements on campus.
Why FHP health and well being project FHPgesund 2.0?
Through this project, we aim to establish a health-conscious culture at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam that promotes the wellbeing of everyone and is sustainably integrated into the university’s structures. The combination of scientific findings, a comprehensive catalogue of measures and collaboration with strong partners makes the FHP Health and Well Being Project FHPgesund 2.0 a pioneering approach that will strengthen health promotion at our university in the long term.
Objectives of the FHP health and well being project FHPgesund 2.0
Integrating health into the degree programme in a sustainable way: developing a flexible module entitled „Studying healthily at the FHP“ worth 5 ECTS credits, to embed health-related topics permanently within the curriculum.
- Developing skills: Promoting health-conscious behaviour, skills in stress management, time management and self-organisation
- Individual support: Expanding counselling services, study progress reviews and flexible study options (e.g. for part-time students or students with care responsibilities)
- Promoting healthy start-ups: Developing sustainable health support programmes for students interested in starting a business and start-up teams, which prevent mental health issues and foster creative potential
Approach to the FHP health and well being project FHPgesund 2.0
Project details
- Project duration: 1/06/2026 to 31/05/2029
- Funding partner: Techniker Krankenkasse
- Project team: Gerlinde Reich (Head of Administration, the Chancellor), Ulrike Wygasch-Otte (Health Management Officer), Neslihan Ulrichs (Project Assistant), Marcel Urzowski (Marketing and Communications)
Project partners
- Techniker Krankenkasse
- University of Potsdam
- HTWK Leipzig
The target groups
The project is aimed at:
- all students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (regardless of degree programme or mode of study).
- specific target groups, such as:
- part-time students
- students with care responsibilities
- students interested in starting a business and those with an entrepreneurial focus
Key measure: The health survey
The large-scale health survey forms the core of the FHP health and well being project FHPgesund 2.0 and lays the foundation for all further measures within the project. The aim is to systematically identify students’ health needs and evaluate them on a scientifically sound basis.
The results of the survey will help to:
- develop targeted support measures and services,
- to organise studies in a way that better promotes health,
- and to further develop the university as a health-oriented institution in the long term.
Planned measures within the project
- Design and integration of a health module into the curriculum
- Organisation of workshops and lecture series on stress management, healthy eating, mindfulness and resilience
- Organisation of health days and other events
- Expanded advisory services on measures to compensate for disadvantages
- Development of a guidance system for the university’s counselling and support services
Project working group
The working group provides strategic guidance for the project. It takes key decisions and monitors the implementation of the objectives and measures.
Our partner: Techniker Krankenkasse
The Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) supports the university in implementing health-promoting and structural changes. Every Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm, the TK offers advice to university staff and students in the foyer of the main building – no appointment is necessary. The advisory services include:
- Staying healthy whilst studying and working
- Insurance contributions
- Certificates
- Entitlement to benefits and contribution regulations
In the TK’s online magazine, you’ll also find helpful tips on health, nutrition, sport and more.
Public support services – help for adults experiencing mental health crises
If you find yourself in an acute crisis situation and need immediate help, please contact the public help centres at hospitals, the public health authority or the private practices of psychiatrists and psychotherapists.
Contact
Health Management Officer
Project Lead for Student Health Management
Communication & Marketing in the Student Health Management Project
Project Assistant, Student Health Management
University Sports Officer
University Adviser at TK
Elke Miriam Viola
University Adviser at Techniker Krankenkasse
elke.miriam.viola@tk.de
+49 40 460 65 10 36 69
+49 1523 464 62 29
Consultation hours
Every Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm in the foyer of the main building or by appointment