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R(h)ein Inklusiv, a project by Spoho and DGUV, was once again represented at the Cologne Marathon with a large team and 34 marathon relay teams. On October 6, 2024, under perfect marathon weather conditions, the R(h)ein Inklusiv relay marathon kicked off for the ninth time with the call, “Let’s go!”…

The Institute for Movement and Neuroscience once again hosted the annual conference for team physicians, physical therapists, and classifiers of the German Disabled Sports Association. From March 21–22, together with top-tier external experts, the conference addressed the following topics:…

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Christine Joisten, Head of the Department of Physical Activity in Public Health at the Institute for Movement and Neuroscience, was elected as the new President of the German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention (DGSP) on March 29. We warmly congratulate our colleague, Prof.…

The Sports Club: Evergreen or on the Way Out? On May 22, 2025, to mark the 100th anniversary of PTSV Aachen, the Aachener Zeitung hosted the AZ Forum on the topic “The Sports Club – Evergreen or Obsolete? ” The panel discussion was divided into three thematic blocks and featured prominent figures…

On November 7, 2025, the “Night of Biosignals” was held for the second time at the University Hospital of Cologne. Dr. Vera Abeln, together with Leonard Braunsmann and intern Lisa Wirth, gave a presentation for the occasion titled: “The Moving Brain—What Can We Learn from EEG in Exercise Settings.”…

Dr. Vera Abeln was interviewed for Tagesschau.de on the topic “Improved Training Methods – How the Brain Controls Physical Performance.” The article in the Knowledge-Health section focuses primarily on the neuroathletics method. A training method that can be classified as neuro-centered training and…

As part of the master’s seminar “M3 – Advanced Aspects of Health Education,” an engaging panel discussion on teachers’ mental health took place on December 11 in Lecture Hall 3, addressing the challenges faced during teacher training and in everyday professional life. This special event was…

The “Unloaded Minds” experiment investigates what prolonged muscle unloading would mean for movement under lunar gravity. In the near future, the next human will set foot on the Moon. Studies show that fine motor skills, balance, and gait are impaired by reduced gravity, which could pose a problem…