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Physics colloquium on 13.11.2023: "Life on Earth - an Accident?"
07.11.23 | Physics Colloquium, Event
On Monday, November 13, 2023, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Ulf Meißner (University of Bonn) on the topic "Life on...
Successful failure: FuckUp Night wants to take away the fear of mistakes
06.11.23 | Study
Passing exams, finishing your studies quickly and then starting your job - such expectations put you under pressure.
CANCELLED: Closing of the Science Year 2023
03.11.23 | Event
Join us at the closing event of the Science Year 2023 at the German Mining Museum Bochum and discover the exciting transformation topics of the city of Bochum. How can...
Mouse Day 2023: Physics fun for over 70 children
31.10.23 | Faculty
On October 3, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy participated for the seventh time in the Sendung mit der Maus door-opening day. Glittering sherbet rockets, large nebula rings, sour lemon batteries and...
Physics Colloquium on 06.11.2023: "More than one century of the 1D Ising model: Any new physics we can still learn?"
31.10.23 | Physics Colloquium, Event
On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Zhe Wang (TU Dortmund University) on the topic "More than one century...
Week of the Particle World: Events in Bochum
10/30/2013 | Event
From November 6 to 12, 2023, the Week of the Particle World will take place nationwide. Bochum Physics also offers two events. As part of the Particle World Network, the Chair EP I...
Physics Colloquium on 10/30/2023: "A conceptual mapping of the uncharted, far-from-equilibrium territories".
26.10.23 | Physics Colloquium, Event
On Monday, October 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker is Prof. Dr. Serim Ilday (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) on the topic "A...
Physics meets church: Successful start of Saturday Morning Physics
23.10.23 | Faculty
On Saturday, October 21, the Saturday Morning Physics took place for the first time in the Pauluskirche in Bochum. The smell of fresh waffles and an exciting lecture attracted on Saturday, 21....
9th Doctoral Colloquium on November 15: Poster session with beer & pretzels
The faculty invites you to the 15th Doctoral Colloquium on November 15, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The colloquium is intended, on the one hand, to improve the communication skills of doctoral...
Physics Colloquium on 10/23/2023: "Supporting students to think critically in Physics".
19.10.23 | Physics Colloquium, Event
On Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12:00 pm c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker is Prof. Dr. Mieke de Cock (KU Leuven) on the topic "Supporting...
Teslin Thomas explores novel materials
10/16/2013 | Research
Teslin Thomas, a doctoral student, is fascinated by solid-state physics and is studying how properties of certain materials change.
Sustainability Week 2023: Physics program on October 17
12.10.23 | Event
Starting next Monday, October 16, 2023, the first Sustainability Week of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum will start. On Tuesday, physics will also participate in the program. The program on...
Physics Colloquium on 10/16/2023: "Nonlinear feedback driven emergence, from modelocking of lasers to collective laser matter interactions".
12.10.23 | Physics Colloquium, Event
On Monday, October 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker is Prof. Dr. Ömer Ilday (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) on the topic...
Julia Tjus is new on the board of the Astronomical Society
11.10.23 | Faculty
The Ruhr University researcher was elected to the board of the long-established professional association at the end of September.
Well advised abroad - information on scholarships and funding opportunities
11.10.23 | International, Study
For students who are interested in a stay abroad, the RUB International Office is again offering numerous advisory services and opportunities this semester....
Saturday Morning Physics on 10/21/2023: Hunting for ghost particles - neutrino astronomy at the South Pole
10.10.23 | Saturday Morning Physics, Event
On October 21, 2023, the faculty invites you to Saturday Morning Physics. Speaker is Prof. Dr. Anna Franckowiak with a lecture on "Hunting for Ghost Particles - Neutrino Astronomy at the...
Sustainability Week: Program
09.10.23 | Event
From October 16 to 20, 2023, the Sustainability Week will take place at Ruhr-Universität for the first time.
Sophie Aerdker's laboratory is space
09.10.23 | Research
The astrophysicist is always fascinated when experimental results confirm previously calculated models. But also when they do not.