Digital Services
Would you like to promote your health in everyday digital life?
At KIT, we are committed to the well-being and health of all university members. We view digital transformation in the working environment as an opportunity that can be actively shaped to support health promotion. Therefore, we offer a wide range of digital services for all employees.
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Balancing Minds in Science 2026
This online series aims to address the challenges faced by researchers and other staff in academic environments and to explore strategies that foster resilience, balance, and health. Each session lasts 90 minutes and takes place every few months around lunchtime, offering opportunities to learn, connect, reflect, and recharge.
Teilnahme über Zoom: https://kit-lecture.zoom-x.de/j/66002514856?pwd=3at9Vm9Xba8Kys0AklIPGmPNxMgyxk.1
Meeting-ID: 660 0251 4856; Kenncode: FEp1?Snv
Schnelleinwahl mobil: +496938980596,,66002514856#,,,,*70165694# Deutschland
Balancing Minds in Science 2025
No. 3 Dealing with failure and rejection in academia - how to stay resillient. Handout and recorded presentation.
No. 2 Perfectionism and imposter syndrome, Dr. Desiree Dickerson (May 26th 2025), Handout and further information
No. 1 Hierarchy and abuse of power, Prof. Dr. Jana Lasser (February 17th 2025) Here you can watch the recorded presentation; here are the slides.
Recorded Lectures / Documents 2025
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Waking Up Refreshed – Fit Through the Day
Speaker: Andre Alesi, Institute for Sleep and Regeneration
Access the presentation slides here.
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Staying Calm in Times of Change
Speaker: Nicole Dohrwardt, Female Health Management
Access the handout here.
Further information on menopause can be found under “Health Topics A–Z” (W).
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Causes, Prevention and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Speaker: Prof. Dr Markus van der Giet, Chair of the German Hypertension League (DHL®)
Access the presentation slides here.
Active Break at KIT
The Active Break is a 15-minute, low-threshold physical activity session at the workplace. You can join at any time—no prior experience is required. Currently, we offer two formats. The Active Break is a mix of exercises targeting different body areas and movement types, such as mobility, strengthening, balance, and stretching.
Qigong meets Active Break includes Qigong-based exercises. Slow and harmonious movements calm the mind, relax the body, and enhance well-being.
To make sure you don’t miss schedule changes, cancellations, or updates, please subscribe to the Active Break mailing list by emailing: aktivpause∂ifss.kit.edu
Schedule
Qigong meets Active Break (Monday)
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11:45–12:00
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Instructor: Nadja Mazko (KHYS)
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Meeting ID: 718 6039 0884
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Passcode: aktiv2023
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Active Break (Tuesdays)
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12:15–12:30
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Instructor: Estefania Hornik (IfSS)
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Meeting ID: 712 6896 1384
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Passcode: t50aD4
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Qigong meets Active Break (Wednesdays)
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11:15–11:30
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Instructor: Nadja Mazko (KHYS)
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Meeting ID: 780 3117 1058
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Passcode: aktiv2023
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Strengthen Your Resilience
Resilience research explores how we stay healthy during and after times of crisis. It examines what characterises people who cope well with critical life events and has identified seven factors that help us remain healthy even in challenging situations.
We regularly offer a lecture providing an overview of these seven pillars of inner strength, with the option to explore the topic further in an interactive online workshop series. This includes sharing experiences related to different aspects of resilience and working through the pillars through exercises in small groups and individual tasks.
Participation is limited to 12 people to enable personal exchange.
Further information is available via KMB.
MBSR@WORK – Mindfulness at the Workplace
This seminar series provides an introduction to mindfulness at the workplace and is based on the MBSR concept (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) developed by Prof. Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Each online module lasts 60 minutes and can be attended individually or as part of the full seminar series. The course is open to all employees.
Instructor: Bettina Werner, qualified social pedagogue and certified mindfulness trainer.
Mindfulness Training Videos
Here you can download three exercises based on the MBSR programme (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) developed by Prof. Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn.
To understand the mindfulness exercises in depth and to develop an approach that fits your needs, it is recommended to attend an introduction to the MBSR programme. This introduction is provided in the seminars MBSR∂WORK or MBSR∂LEADERSHIP.
If you are unable to attend the seminars, you can also receive this introduction through individual coaching with the certified MBSR trainer Bettina Werner. In this case, please contact her directly to arrange an appointment.
Important: If you are currently experiencing an acute mental health crisis, these exercises may feel overwhelming. The mindfulness training is intended for psychologically stable individuals who would like to improve how they deal with demanding and stressful situations. If you are unsure, please contact our psychosocial counsellors in advance for professional advice.
Audio files:
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http://www.kmb.kit.edu/img/1_Body_Scan.mp3
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http://www.kmb.kit.edu/img/2_Achtsame_Koerperarbeit.mp3
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http://www.kmb.kit.edu/img/3_Sitzmeditation.mp3
Further exercise instructions can be found here.
Healthy Screen Work Routine in the Office and Home Office
Do you experience pain after long days at your desk, or would you like to prevent it? Do you have a height-adjustable desk but do not use it optimally? Do you find it difficult to maintain an ergonomic sitting posture? Do you drink too little during working hours?
With ISA, the intelligent sitting behaviour assistant and health coach, a unique AI-based solution is available that aims to improve personal (sitting) habits, fluid intake, and physical activity. This helps to enhance performance, stay healthy in the long term, and actively prevent pain.
In 2026, ISA can be borrowed and used free of charge for up to 12 weeks. There is a limited quota of 50 user licenses. For further questions or if the quota is already fully booked, please contact:
You can access the booking portal here.
Before using ISA, it is recommended to check the ergonomic setup of your workplace. You can do this independently using the information below or contact the occupational safety specialists for support:
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Quick guide to setting up an ergonomic workstation (German/English)
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Detailed information on home office design
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Home Office Check-Up (Initiative Gute Arbeit)
A four-part video series is available to support your introduction to a healthy screen work routine.