The Department of Physics at the University of Cologne provides a parent–child room to support a family-friendly working environment. It offers a flexible backup option for combining work and childcare in urgent situations (e.g. childcare gaps or exceptional circumstances). The room is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
If you have any further questions, please contact 0221 470-7708 or
👥 Who can use it
Staff of the department of Physics, external members of associated research groups, and physics students (subject to availability and no conflicting work priorities).
📅 Booking
https://booked.uni-koeln.de/parent-child-room-physics/Web/schedule.php
📍 Location
Institute for Physics II
Zülpicher Straße 77, 50937 Cologne
Room 0.316 (L2.2-01)
🔑 Access
Key collection via:
• Physics II secretary (Carmen Handels, )
• Dr. Harald Kierspel ()
A signed usage agreement is required. An ID card or driving licence must be deposited for key pickup:
🧸 Facilities
- Workplace with network access (bring your own laptop)
- baby changing unit
- high chairs
- breastfeeding support
- travel cot
- toys, books, and childcare supplies.
Additional equipment (e.g. breast pump rental or radiant heater) available on request.
