Family Life on Campus

The family room is available to all students and employees with children for studying and working, breastfeeding and diaper changing, eating and playing together, as well as for taking breaks. If needed, the room can also be used as a resting space during pregnancy.

The family room includes a kitchenette with a microwave, cooking and dining utensils, a sofa, a changing table, a table and chairs, as well as toys for children of all ages.

The room's furnishings were made possible by neurobiologist Lena Veit, who donated her prize money for this purpose.

Important: A one-time registration is required before using the family room. Your student/staff card will only be activated for access after registration.

Reservations for the family room can be made via the ZDV Webmail Family Room Calendar. Access to this calendar will be granted once you have registered for use of the family room.

Registration is handled by the Family Office. Please send the completed registration form along with the required proof of birth of your child/ children to: carespam prevention@equity.uni.tuebingen.de

Terms of Use for teh Family Room at the Morgenstelle 16, R. 3 E 06  (German)
Register for Family Room at the Morgenstelle  (German)
​​​​​​​Register for Family Room during Conference (German)

The family study room in the University library (UB) has been available to university members with children since 2018 during the library’s opening hours. The room accommodates up to four parents and five children. With a sofa available, it also serves as a resting space for pregnant people.

The family study room is located in Ammerbau, Room 327. Parents can study the literature they checked out there while their children play. The room is equipped with toys, child-friendly seating, a sofa, work tables, and chairs.

The key to the room can be obtained at the lending desk and must be checked out using a student or staff ID. After use, the key must be returned to the desk, where it will be checked back in.

Multiple parents with children can use the family study room at the same time.

The room’s terms of use are posted inside the room. By using it, you automatically accept these terms.

Family Rooms at the Geo- and Environmental Research Center (GUZ), at the Schnarrenbergstr. 94-96, are available for university employees and students with children. Since they are equipped with sofas, they also offer a place for pregnant individuals to rest and retreat.

Each room is equipped with a changing table, sofa, workstation with a desk, and ample space for children to play. Additionally, they include a high chair, play rug, and a playpen that can also be used for sleeping.

Please bring your own toys and textiles (pillows, blankets, and covers). All power outlets are childproof.

The room on Level 3 is intended for short-term, spontaneous use—such as nursing, resting, or changing diapers. The rooms on other levels can also be used for longer periods, for example, for working or studying when daycare is closed for a week.

To book a room and check availability, the key can be picked up from Office 3U20 on Level 3 (Ms. Blasel, Ms. Dreher). A university chip card (student ID, staff ID, or university card) must be presented.

The terms of use are posted in the family rooms and are automatically accepted upon use. The key must be returned immediately after use. Usage is at the individual's own risk.

Please contact Mirjam Blasel or Iris Dreher for more information.

The Family Room at the Department of Theology / ZITh / Liebermeisterstr. 18 is available to staff and students of the university and has been open since the summer semester of 2024. To use the room, you neet to register with the shared office of theology (GSV) at the ZITh, which may be found on the ground floor, level 3, (R.304-306). 

Here is the Mail Address of the GSV.

To register for use of the Family Room, you need your university chip and provide a security deposit of 50€. You may find more information here:  Terms of Use.