New retreats on campus promote relaxation and socializing outdoors
Last week, the new CampusPause huts were officially opened on the Landau campus. The inauguration was presided over by Prof. Dr. Gabriele E. Schaumann, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Teaching, and Equity at RPTU. The green huts are part of the health-promoting CampusPlus program, which is being implemented at both university locations as part of the Student Health Management (SGM) initiative.
The CampusPause huts offer students and university staff flexible options for outdoor use—such as studying, working, taking short breaks, or chatting between classes. Equipped with tables, chairs, and picnic blankets, they create additional gathering spaces and contribute to a relaxed atmosphere on campus.
Landau Campus
During the 2025 summer semester, a total of five CampusPause huts will be available on the Landau campus Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another hut in the garden of the Bürgerstraße branch campus will open shortly.
Two huts—on the Künstlerwiese and at the satellite campus—have been designed to be family-friendly in collaboration with the Landau Family Service. Here, additional play materials for children are available to allow parents to relax and spend time with their children.
Kaiserslautern Campus
CampusPause huts are also available on the Kaiserslautern campus—in front of buildings 14, 46, and 52, Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition, outdoor teaching and learning spaces are available to faculty and can be booked via the KiS system. If these spaces are not reserved, all students are free to use them. The green huts are equipped with the necessary furniture, such as tables, chairs, and flip charts. Access is granted using the lecture hall key.
CampusPlus – Integrating Health into Everyday Student Life
The CampusPause huts are part of the RPTU’s holistic approach to student health management. The goal is to sustainably integrate health-promoting structures into everyday student and work life, thereby enhancing the Wellbeing of all university members.
For more information about the project and other offerings:
Contact
Landau
Sophia Storck
CampusPlus Project Coordinator
T: 06341 280 37114
sophia.storck(at)rptu.de
Kaiserslautern
Theresa Dombrowski
CampusPlus Project Coordinator
Phone: 0631 205-3444
theresa.dombrowski(at)rptu.de