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How the Universe Works: Astrophysicist Julia Tjus on the Podcast
In the latest episode of the “Think. Try. Transform.” podcast, astrophysicist Prof. Julia Tjus and experimental particle physicist Prof. Johannes Albrecht explore the big questions of...
Introductory Week for the M.Sc. in Physics, 2026/27
Join us for the orientation week for our Master of Science students. From welcome events and lab tours to karaoke and a pub crawl—there will be plenty of opportunities to get to know us, the...
ESERO Professional Development for Teachers: Space Exploration in the Classroom
On October 17, 2026, ESERO Germany invites teachers from all types of schools. The program includes a lecture by Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch, a visit to the planetarium, and workshops covering topics from the Big Bang to...
This Is How Crowded the Center of the Milky Way Is: Euclid Delivers New Images
The Euclid space telescope has captured over 60 million stars in our Milky Way in a single image—the largest high-resolution photo ever taken of the center of our Milky Way in the visible...
Physics Colloquium on June 29: Discovery Science Using Data Visualization
The next Physics Colloquium will take place on June 29, 2026. Prof. Jayanne English is a Senior Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba. She will give a lecture...
NaWiGator@ Long Evening with the Student Advising Office: Your Path to the Natural Sciences
At this online event, prospective students will get an overview of the natural sciences degree programs at RUB and can find out which one is right for them.
Election Results for the 2026 Senate and Faculty Council Elections
The following representatives were elected to the faculty councils and the Senate: MTV: Engelsberg, Malte Klobes, Daniela; Faculty: Böhmer, Anna Eremin, Ilya Tjus, Julia Hildebrandt, Hendrik...
Physics Colloquium on June 22: Topological Quantum Computing in the Real World
Our next Physics Colloquium will take place on June 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. sharp. Prof. Stephan Rachel is a professor of theoretical condensed matter physics at the University of Melbourne....
Physics Colloquium on June 8: Optical Frequency Comb Spectroscopy – A Precision Window into Molecular Physics, Isotope Metrology, and Non-thermal Plasmas (COMB-SCOPE)
Our next Physics Colloquium will take place on June 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. sharp. Dr. Ibrahim Sadiek is a researcher in our Department Division of Experimental Physics Department will give a talk on...
Physics Colloquium on June 1: Opportunities and Visions for Quantum Computing in Electrochemical Materials Modeling
Our first physics seminar of this summer semester will take place on June 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. sharp. Dr. Tobias Binninger works at the Institute of Energy Technologies at the Research Center...
Nominations for Faculty Councils & the Senate 2026
From June 15–17, 2026, RUB members will be able to elect their representatives to the faculty councils and the Senate. Nominations could be submitted via an online form until May 11...
Collaborative Research Center in Astronomy to Receive Continued Funding
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is providing funding for Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1491, “Interactions of Cosmic Matter,” for another four years. The researchers are investigating the interactions...
Inside RUB: Open House on June 11, 2026
Are you interested in the natural sciences and want to know if studying physics is right for you? Then come to Ruhr University Bochum on June 11, 2026! Physics is one of five...
Lifting the mists of the stars
Orbiting, accretion, destruction: Binary stars cannot coexist peacefully in the long run. The married couple of astronomers, Kerstin Weis and Dominik Bomans, are investigating the physical processes that lead to...
Elections for Department Councils and the Senate
This year's elections for representatives of all student groups to the faculty councils and the Senate are scheduled for June. The election schedule is as follows: May 11, 2026: Deadline for reviewing the...
“International Masterclass in Particle Physics” Inspires Students
On February 26, 2026, 40 motivated students from various schools in Bochum, Dortmund, Essen, and Wetter took part in the first International Masterclass in Particle Physics at the Department ...
Girls’ Day on April 23, 2026: A Day as a Particle Physicist
Want to know what our world is made of at its core? Then come on over and join us as we dive into the fascinating world of the smallest building blocks of matter! Together, we’ll explore exciting...
Bessel Prize for Benjamin Joachimi: Support for International Collaboration in Cosmology
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to announce that Prof. Benjamin Joachimi has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Prize. The Alexander von...