Events
Here you can find out everything about upcoming and past events organized by the Department Physics and Astronomy.
Physics colloquium on October 20: Novel approaches for electromagnetic field mapping & more
The first physics colloquium of this winter semester will take place on October 20. Prof. Dr. Rafal Dunin-Borkowski is Director of the Institute for Microstructure Research (PGI-5) and the...
Physics Colloquium on July 7: Unconventional Superconductivity After the BCS Paradigm
On Monday, July 7, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. Prof. Dr. Hai-Hu Wen is a professor at Nanjing University in China and an expert...
Inside RUB - Information day for prospective students on June 26
On June 26, 2025, all prospective students are cordially invited to Ruhr-Universität Bochum. This is a great opportunity to get to know our university and gain an insight into the...
Inaugural lecture by Prof. Christopher Riseley on June 30: Cosmic Rays & Perfect Plasma - Lessons Learned From Galaxy Clusters
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. c.t., Junior Professor Dr. Christopher Riseley will give his inaugural lecture as part of our Physics Colloquium. Riseley is junior professor for...
First images of the Vera Rubin Observatory live at the Bochum Planetarium
On Monday, June 23, 2025, the first images from the new Rubin Observatory will be presented. From 16:30, interested parties can watch the worldwide transmission of the National...
Inaugural lecture by Prof. Jean-Pierre van Helden on June 23: Shining Light on Reactive Plasmas
On Monday, June 23, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre van Helden will give his inaugural lecture as part of our Physics Colloquium. Van Helden is Professor for...
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