Based on the quote from Prof. Dr Martin Halle, ‘How 20 minutes of cycling can radically improve your life’, this ‘Mittags-info’ provides a brief overview of the health benefits of regular exercise. The focus is on cycling as a practical, everyday option – backed by solid scientific evidence – for easily integrating physical activity into your daily routine.
Healthy university
Healthy university
Active for health and well-being at our university
Health, well-being and social interaction have a significant influence on the motivation, performance and quality of work, research, teaching and learning for each and every member of our university.
According to the definition of the World Health Organisation (WHO), health encompasses not only the absence of disease and infirmity, but also a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Optimum work results are achieved by people with a good balance between body, mind and soul and a healthy identification with their place of work and study as well as favourable interpersonal encounters.
The University of Oldenburg offers a wide range of services to create health-promoting conditions for all members of staff, to provide support in the event of health impairments or to prevent such impairments at an early stage.
Here you will find an overview of the various health-related institutions and contact persons according to the above-mentioned understanding.
We would like to help you find a suitable centre and thus support for your concerns. Making use of help or preventative services is a sign of sovereignty and personal responsibility!
23.09.2026
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22.10.2026
13:00
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13:30
Lunchtime update: From work to retirement
Working until retirement – is that still a reality? Whilst raising the state pension age is the subject of political debate, extending one’s working life until retirement is not a viable option for everyone. In this talk, Johanna Sauer will present the latest research findings on what can already be observed regarding transitions into retirement: who is (or isn’t) able to work longer or retire earlier, the influence of health, family and financial factors, and the inequalities affecting women and people from migrant backgrounds.
13.01.2027
13:00
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13:30
Lunchtime Info: Making your own arrangements – power of attorney for healthcare, guardianship and living wills
Who will look after my affairs if I am no longer able to make decisions for myself due to an accident, illness or old age? By making arrangements in good time, you can decide for yourself who should act on your behalf in accordance with your wishes and what medical treatment you would like to receive. This concise session provides an overview and some initial information on the various options available for making such arrangements.