Know that feeling when everything’s just getting too much? When the thought of everything you have to do causes pressure and tension? A lot is required of both students and staff at universities. And we don’t always feel up to requirements. This results in stress. To provide assistance with this, Prof. Dr. Schworm and her team have introduced an innovative project for the University of Regensburg – Paws2Study. The idea is for the well-being of students and staff to be improved with the help of animals.
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Mindfulness in teaching: How conscious presence enhances teaching at university
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Lecture notes 2.0 – An efficient combination of in-person teaching and digital teaching
A multitude of high-quality digital materials emerged during the COVID pandemic, such as teaching videos, podcasts and interactive quizzes. Lecture notes 2.0 are a successful example of how these materials can continue to be…
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Guest Articles Teaching Tips
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