Latest news and announcements
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...
Mireia Tolosa Simeón is DPG physicist of the week
In the German Physical Society's "Physicist of the Week" format, the doctoral student presents her research on condensed matter, Dirac materials and their dynamics, geometry and...
Election results of the student group in the Senate & Faculty Council
The students have elected their representatives to the faculty councils and the Senate. For the upcoming term of office from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, the list of student representatives...
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...
Revolution in miniature: particle accelerator now fits on a chip
Particle accelerators are normally several kilometers in size. Now an international research team has succeeded in generating comparable effects on a tiny chip.
Deep insights into space with the world's largest digital camera
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile went into operation in June 2025. The first images from the powerful telescope have now been presented to the public.
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...
Election proposals for the student representatives in the Faculty Councils & Senate
Update: Due to a network outage, the election period will be extended until June 27, 12 noon. From June 23 to 27, students can elect their representatives to the faculty councils and to the...
Physics colloquium on June 16: Cosmic Rays & the Molecular Universe
On Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., the next meeting of our Physics Colloquium will take place. Dr. Brandt Gaches leads the Emmy Noether group Cosmic ray astrochemistry - from...
Julia Tjus holds an honorary doctorate from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg
On May 24, 2025, Chalmers University of Technology awarded Prof. Julia Tjus an honorary doctorate. The many years of German-Swedish cooperation should help to uncover the secrets of...
Physics colloquium on June 2: Astrophysical Magnetic Fields - Extreme Energy Source Transferred Through Plasma Interactions
On Monday, June 2, 2025, at 12:00 c.t., the next meeting of our Physics Colloquium will take place. Dr. Kevin Schoeffler is a postdoctoral researcher in the Computational Plasma Physics group...