Latest news and announcements
ERC GRANT - Understanding particle interactions in neutron stars
We congratulate Prof. Dr. John Bulava on receiving an ERC Consolidator Grant.
Funding: Brazilian-German WE-Heraeus-Seminar in Hadron Physics
The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation is funding a bi-national seminar in hadron physics entitled "Hadron spectroscopy and the new, unexpected resonances". In September 2024, the...
Saturday Morning Physics on 09.12.2023: Jellyfish in space - star formation and magnetic fields outside galaxies
On December 9, 2023, the Department invites you Department Saturday Morning Physics. The speaker will be Dr. Ancla Müller, who will give a talk on the topic "Jellyfish in Space – Star Formation and Magnetic Fields..."
ERC Consolidator Grant: A new look at dark matter
Astronomer Elisa Pueschel wants to penetrate a still unexplored mass range of dark matter particles.
Progress and challenges - a look back at Radio 2023
More than 100 astronomers gathered in Bochum last week to discuss the progress and challenges of German radio astronomy. New scientific results and...
CANCELLED: Physics colloquium on 27.11.2023: "Transport and Scattering in Exotic Quantum Matter"
On Monday, November 27, 2023, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Christian Hess (Bergische Universität Wuppertal) on the...
FLINTA General Assembly on December 5, 2023
On behalf of the dean, the Department invites Department FLINTA members of the Department the first FLINTA general assembly. Instead of a women’s general assembly, this year will see the first FLINTA general assembly...
Bochum Autumn Conference of Amateur Astronomers meets for the 40th time at RUB
Many exciting lectures, an award ceremony and professional exchange between amateurs and researchers - the 40th edition of BoHeTa on November 4 once again had a full program...
Mikhail Mikhasenko researches exotic elementary particles
Mikhail Mikhasenko has been studying physics phenomena since his school days, when he was actually taking French lessons. His enthusiasm for it has remained. Today he is a professor of...
Six Bochum researchers are among the most cited in the world
With Prof. Dr. Catherine Heymans and Prof. Dr. Hendrik Hildebrandt, two of the world’s six most-cited researchers are members of Department Physics and Astronomy. (Photo: © Maverick Photo...)
Saturday Morning Physics on Nov. 18, 2023: Stellar Nest Fledglings - The Fascinating World of Run-Away Stars
On November 18, 2023, the Department invites you Department Saturday Morning Physics. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Dominik Bomans, who will give a lecture on the topic "Stellar Nest-Leavers: The Fascinating World of..."
Annual Academic Celebration on November 29
On November 29, 2023, the Ruhr University Annual Academic Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. in the Audimax.
Humboldt Fellow researches the origin of the solar wind
The consequences of strong solar activity can be measured on Earth after minutes to days. In order to predict large solar flares and to protect astronauts and satellites, plasma physicists are investigating...
Cool solids
After more than a century, physicists want to topple the tried and tested technology of the refrigerator from its throne. Because cooling can also be more economical.
Euclid space telescope delivers first scientific images
Euclid looks deep into the distant universe with fantastic clarity. The research team behind the mission, including Bochum-based cosmologist Hendrik Hildebrandt, is delighted with the first...
Physics colloquium on 13.11.2023: "Life on Earth - an Accident?"
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
Passing exams, finishing your studies quickly and then starting your job - such expectations put you under pressure.
CANCELLED: Closing of the Science Year 2023
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...