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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...
Mouse Day 2023: Physics fun for over 70 children
On October 3, the Department Physics and Astronomy participated for the seventh time in the “Türenöffnertag” event organized by the TV show *Die Sendung mit der Maus*. Sparkling fizz rockets, giant rings of fog, sour lemon batteries, and...
Physics Colloquium on 06.11.2023: "More than one century of the 1D Ising model: Any new physics we can still learn?"
On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Prof. Dr. Zhe Wang (TU Dortmund University) on the topic "More than one century...
Week of the Particle World: Events in Bochum
From November 6 to 12, 2023, the Week of the Particle World will take place nationwide. Bochum Physics also offers two events. As part of the Particle World Network, the Chair EP I...
Physics Colloquium on 10/30/2023: "A conceptual mapping of the uncharted, far-from-equilibrium territories".
On Monday, October 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker is Prof. Dr. Serim Ilday (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) on the topic "A...
Physics meets church: Successful start of Saturday Morning Physics
On Saturday, October 21, the Saturday Morning Physics took place for the first time in the Pauluskirche in Bochum. The smell of fresh waffles and an exciting lecture attracted on Saturday, 21....