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.

The programme features presentations from both academia and the field. Prof. Dr Susanne Bücker will speak about loneliness, the need for care and dementia, whilst Prof. Dr Dr René Hurlemann will discuss the risks, mechanisms and possibilities for prevention. Elke Schilling will report on her experiences with a low-threshold initiative to tackle loneliness. Torben Bogner will bring the event to a close with a presentation on the ‘Männerschuppen’ concept. Please register by 23 October 2026 at s.gerdes@diko-ol.de

with Wibke Duwe (University Didactics). – Target audience: UOL teaching staff
To help us plan, please register by email. Last-minute participants are also welcome.

We are pleased to invite researchers from the University of Oldenburg and Oldenburg University Medicine who are interested in the topic of balancing academic careers with care responsibilities to an initial networking event.
Further information: uol.de/muwi_intranet
We invite you to an initial networking event for researchers at the University of Oldenburg and Oldenburg University Medicine who are interested in the topic of balancing academic careers with care responsibilities.

Further information: uol.de/en/muwi_intranet

Building on developments in early childhood, this lecture will examine the key stages of hearing, speech and language development in children from the age of two up to pre-school age. The focus will be on the links between hearing and language development, as well as on how potential difficulties may manifest themselves in the various areas of language.

Certificate Programme, Elective Module 3.3
with Dr Tim Wohlann. – Target audience: Teaching staff at the University of Oldenburg
A course offered as part of the ‘Higher Education Teaching Skills’ certificate programme. Participation is also possible independently of the certificate programme.

'Time heals all wounds' … This phrase is often well-intentioned, but for people who have experienced trauma, it often does not ring true. On the contrary: sometimes time seems to stand still, and the past keeps intruding on the present. But why is that? Without getting bogged down in technical jargon, we’ll discuss what happens in the brain and body during trauma, and why this is a logical protective response rather than a sign of weakness.

Register via the website.

Certificate Programme, Elective Module 3.3
with Dr Imke Aits. – Target audience: Teaching staff at the University of Oldenburg
A course offered as part of the ‘Higher Education Teaching Skills’ certificate programme. Participation is also possible independently of the certificate programme.

This short talk examines the conceptual distinctions between sexism, violence and sexualised violence, and highlights how power and hierarchical structures can facilitate violence. It also focuses on the question of what role each and every one of us plays in this and how, through our behaviour, we can help to make the university a safe and respectful place for everyone.
As part of the ‘mittags-info’ session, the conTakt counselling service will also introduce itself and answer questions regarding sexualised discrimination and violence.

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.