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Wide range of German courses for international students
In the summer semester 2024, the German as a Foreign Language department offers a wide range of general and academic language courses.
GYPT national competition: Exciting challenges for young physicists
Taking part is everything - even if it wasn't enough to win this year, the young physics talents from the region are already looking forward to the next GYPT competition. A special...
Lecture: The discoveries and secrets of radio astronomy
The Bochum Planetarium invites you to a lecture on Wednesday, March 20, at 8:00 pm, in which the invisible universe is made visible. Dr. Björn Adebahr from the Astronomical Institute of the...
Digital University Days
Math or medicine? Teaching or engineering? At the digital university days, prospective students get to know the RUB and can find out more about studying in general or about...
Prof. Dr. Evgeny Epelbaum receives award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has honored Professor Dr. Evgeny Epelbaum from the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy as an outstanding scientist at the President's...
Dr. Meike Küßner appointed NRW-FAIR Fellow
Dr. Meike Küßner has been named a Fellow for her work and commitment to the NRW-Fair network. For her work on more efficient computer use of highly complex analysis packages in the...
A board game about sustainability
Students have developed ideas for science communication. And are presenting them in an exhibition.
Saturday Morning Physics - Kids Edition: Special edition on March 9, 2024
On March 9, 2024, the "Pitch Your Science" project team invites you to a special edition of Saturday Morning Physics. In addition to a lecture, there will also be an interactive exhibition for young and old....
New co-optations: Humboldt Professor Prof. Dr. F. Ömer Ilday and Prof. Dr. Serim Ilday
On January 31, the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy approved the co-optations of Prof. Dr. F. Ömer Ilday and Prof. Dr. Serim Ilday. The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy...
Prof. Dr. Bidzina Shergelashvili invited to Ruhr-Universität Bochum as Visiting Professor for the second time
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Bidzina Shergelashvili as Visiting Professor for the second time. Prof. Dr. Shergelashvili is a researcher at the Ilia...
Continously successful - GYPT regional competition Ruhr 2024
The GYPT Ruhr 2024 regional competition was once again a complete success this year. Nine of the participating students are moving on to the national competition in Bad Honnef. On February 1, 2024...
Sports offer for the winter semester break 24 is online
The winter semester is almost over - time for the new university sports program. Since January 29, 2024, the offer with the new times can be found online.
CHE survey: Participate until February 4 and win
In this study, students evaluate their study programs and conditions, and teaching and research performance, internationality and the practical relevance of a subject are also included in the...
RUB offers researchers the best working conditions
A seal of approval from the European Union certifies that Ruhr-Universität Bochum offers its researchers good working conditions and an optimal working environment.
LOFAR telescope is ennobled with its own legal form
After ten years as ERIC, the world's largest radio telescope will have its own EU supporting organization.
Physics colloquium on 29.01.2024: Cosmic Ray Accelerators in the Galaxy
On Monday, January 29, 2024, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Elena Amato (University of Florence) on the topic "Cosmic Ray...
Plasma and Particle Theory Day
On January 22, 2024, researchers will meet at Ruhr-Universität Bochum for the annual "Plasma and Particle Theory Day" to discuss the theory of particles in plasmas.
Physics Colloquium on 22.01.2024: Exploring Portals to a Hidden Sector Through Fixed Targets at CERN
On Monday, January 22, 2024, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Horst Fischer (University of Freiburg) on the topic...