Courses

Students in Magdeburg, Stendal, Halberstadt and Wernigerode can register at the beginning of the semester for the different courses of our Social counselling and Psychosocial Counselling for Students. Please note that face-to-face courses can currently only take place at the Magdeburg location. Some offers also take place digitally. 

a) Weekly courses

Let’s get this study started!

The hardest part is getting started, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this course we want to provide some insights for a successful study. We will meet on six dates on different topics. At the end of each session there will always be opportunities for questions.

Date: 12.10.2022 – 16.11.2022 | Wed. 7 pm – 8 pm | for 6 to 12 participants
Place: digital via Zoom
Registration: https://www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de/en/social-affairs
Course leader: Juliane Lessmann

Stress-free through the studies – TK Mental Strategies for Ph.D. students

The TK Mental Strategies (PhD) seminar is the first empirically evaluated stress management training in a small group setting (max. 12 people) at universities in Germany. The focus is on the topic of stress and self-management in order to be able to maintain a balance between challenges during the PhD and relaxing periods. The course is a cooperation between the Studentenwerk Magdeburg and the Techniker Krankenkasse and is designed for Ph.D. students who want to improve their stress management in the long term. The training is free of charge for all Ph.D. students, regardless of health insurance.)

Date: exact dates will be announced | for 6 to 12 participants
Place: digital via Big Blue Button
Registration: https://www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de/en/social-affairs
Course leader: Mareen Eisenblätter, Dipl. Psych.

Welcome Internationals: Round table for international students

This round table is open to all international students. It is meant to offer the possibility to get in touch with each other and to exchange ideas on different topics if necessary.

Dates: Welcome in Germany – Cultural differences and commonalities | Wed., 26.10 | 2 pm – 3.30 pm
           Arrive and get in touch with people | Wed., 09.11.2022 | 2 pm – 3.30 pm
           Mental health | Wed., 23.11.2022 | 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Place: Campus theatre at residence 7, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 5, OVGU Magdeburg campus
Registration: https://www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de/en/social-affairs
Course leader: Angela Nossack, Dipl. Reha. Psych.

Welcome Internationals: Round table for international Ph.D. students

This round table is open to all international Ph.D. students. It is meant to offer the possibility to get in touch with each other and to exchange ideas on different topics if necessary.

Dates: Challenges of a PhD thesis | Wed., 26.10.2022 | 4 pm – 5.30 pm
            Mental health | Wed., 23.11.2022 | 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Place: Campus theatre at residence 7, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 5, OVGU Magdeburg campus
Registration: https://www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de/en/social-affairs
Course leader: Angela Nossack, Dipl. Reha. Psych.