Risk assessment
Possible hazards are compiled for each degree program in a preliminary assessment.
Preliminary assessment
Depending on your field of study, please contact the respective lecturers/internship supervisors for the current risk assessment of individual courses/internships. In this way, possible risks for you and your child should be excluded. There may be health risks, particularly in the case of science and engineering internships, laboratory activities, excursions, practical sports events or direct contact with children and young people. If, as part of the risk assessment, events or components of the course are assessed as potentially hazardous, protective measures must be taken in individual cases, which may also include bans on participation.
If protective measures are necessary as a result of the risk assessment, the possibility of regulations to compensate for disadvantages must be examined.
As far as responsible, the continuation of your studies should be made possible and any disadvantages for your studies and your course of study should be avoided!
Courses and examinations during the maternity protection period
During the statutory maternity protection period, the university may not allow you to attend courses or take examinations unless you expressly waive your maternity protection and declare your willingness to attend courses and/or take examinations. However, you have the option of revoking this waiver at any time in the future. This means that you can continue your studies during the statutory protection period before and after giving birth!
Time off for examinations / breastfeeding
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding (twelve months after the birth), you can take time off for examinations that are related to the pregnancy or are necessary during maternity.
If requested, you must be released from work as a breastfeeding employee for the time required for breastfeeding, at least half an hour twice a day or one hour once a day.
Ban on working at night and at weekends
The university may not allow pregnant and breastfeeding persons to work between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. without exception. You may attend events between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays if you expressly declare your willingness to do so and your participation is necessary for your studies - provided that there is no irresponsible risk to you or your child. You can revoke your declaration at any time for the future.
