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Physics colloquium on November 17: The Magnetic History of the Universe
On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., our next physics colloquium will take place. Prof. Dr. Jennifer Schober, Theoretical Astrophysicist at the Argelander Institute for...
FINTA* General Assembly on November 11
The faculty cordially invites you to the FINTA* General Assembly. FINTA stands for women, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people. All those who feel they belong to this group are...
New ERC Synergy Project: Pushing the boundaries of photonic quantum hardware
An international team of researchers is pursuing a new approach to photonic quantum hardware as part of the "PHOQUS" Synergy Grant. The Bochum physicist Dr. Arne Ludwig is one of four...
Mental Health training on November 12
A master's degree, doctorate or postdoc can pose a number of challenges: Tasks become more demanding and it is not easy to do justice to everything, the expectations of...
From Bochum to Greifswald, from nuclear fission to nuclear fusion: excursion for plasma physics students
In July 2025, the "Introduction to Plasma Physics" course took a trip to Greifswald. 17 students, accompanied by four student supervisors and Prof. Judith Golda, explored the...
Physics colloquium on November 10: Quantum Materials on the Mesoscale
On Monday, November 10, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., our next physics colloquium will take place. Prof. Dr. Philip Moll, Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of...
Inaugural lecture by Prof. Simon Moser on October 27: "Transition Metal Oxides: A Story Told by Electrons"
On Monday, October 27, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., Prof. Dr. Simon Moser will give his inaugural lecture as part of our Physics Colloquium. Moser is Professor of Experimental Physics,...
Saturday Morning Physics on October 25: "From Pi to SUPER: The path to modern quantum control"
On October 25, 2025, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites you to the first edition of Saturday Morning Physics in the winter semester 2025/26. Apl. Prof. Dr. Doris Reiter will take the audience on a...
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...
Journey of discovery through the exotic universe: new show at the Bochum Planetarium
The Ruhr Astroparticle and Plasma Physics Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a visually stunning new planetarium show. From October 12, 2025, visitors will gain completely new insights into...
Using a Plasmatornado to produce environmentally friendly hydrogen
Plasmas can get several thousand degrees hot. Experimental physicists are using this energy to make the production of hydrogen and steel more environmentally friendly.
Traces of light in the eternal ice: IceCube searches for the origin of cosmic radiation
Scientists are using the "IceCube" neutrino detector to get to the bottom of the origin of cosmic radiation. Astrophysicist Prof. Anna Franckowiak explains the factors that make this search so...
Job offer: Employee (m/f/d) in financial management
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is looking for an employee (m/f/d) in financial management at the earliest possible date. The application deadline is September 7, 2025.
Job offer: Professorship W2 (m/f/d) in Theoretical Plasma Physics
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for the position of Professor W2 (m/f/d) for Theoretical Plasma Physics, to be filled at the earliest possible date. The application deadline...
From the lecture hall to the World University Games: an interview with physics student and rower Tom Tewes
Tom Tewes studies physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy and competes in the 2-man and 8-man rowing events at the World University. Q: How did this come about? Tom: I was selected this year in the...
Photos of the Academic Anniversary 2025
On 11 July, the graduation ceremony for 2024/25 graduates took place with a colorful program and musical accompaniment. The photos of the event are now available for download.
Reinhard Schlickeiser receives Distinguished Scientist International Fellowship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schlickeiser has been awarded the Distinguished Scientist International Fellowship of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS). The...
Together for diversity and democracy - Assembly on July 9
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is expressly committed to diversity, tolerance and the fundamental values of democracy. We stand firmly against all forms of extremism, discrimination and...