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Graphic announcement of the lecture series ‘Science in Focus 2026 – Lecture series with alumni of the Studienbrücke programme’. The image shows stylised symbols from the STEM subjects (e.g. microscope, test tubes, gears, circuit). Dates in the first half of 2026 are listed: 13 February at 4 p.m., 13 March at 4 p.m., 17 April at 5 p.m., 15 May at 5 p.m. and 12 June at 5 p.m. The logos of the Goethe-Institut, Studienbrücke and Universitätsallianz Ruhr are shown below.

04-17 | 05:00 pm

Focus on science: "Plastics technology - the basis for modern applications"

MINT 1: 13.07.2026-19.07.2026; MINT 2: 20.07.2026-26.07.2026

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Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

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Graphic announcement of the lecture series ‘Science in Focus 2026 – Lecture series with alumni of the Studienbrücke programme’. The image shows stylised symbols from the STEM subjects (e.g. microscope, test tubes, gears, circuit). Dates in the first half of 2026 are listed: 13 February at 4 p.m., 13 March at 4 p.m., 17 April at 5 p.m., 15 May at 5 p.m. and 12 June at 5 p.m. The logos of the Goethe-Institut, Studienbrücke and Universitätsallianz Ruhr are shown below.

04-17 | 05:00 pm

Focus on science: "Plastics technology - the basis for modern applications"

MINT 1: 13.07.2026-19.07.2026; MINT 2: 20.07.2026-26.07.2026

STEM Academy

Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

Focus on science: "Plastics technology - the basis for modern applications"

Start: 04/17/2026, 5:00 PM

Event type:

for program alumni

Graphic announcement of the lecture series ‘Science in Focus 2026 – Lecture series with alumni of the Studienbrücke programme’. The image shows stylised symbols from the STEM subjects (e.g. microscope, test tubes, gears, circuit). Dates in the first half of 2026 are listed: 13 February at 4 p.m., 13 March at 4 p.m., 17 April at 5 p.m., 15 May at 5 p.m. and 12 June at 5 p.m. The logos of the Goethe-Institut, Studienbrücke and Universitätsallianz Ruhr are shown below.

The next lecture in the "Science in Focus" series is dedicated to another forward-looking STEM topic: plastics technology.

After exciting insights into mechanochemistry and power electronics, the third lecture in our series will focus on a material that shapes our everyday lives: plastics.

Plastics are everywhere today - from packaging and cars to aerospace. The lecture shows how modern mechanical engineering technologies and material sciences work together to specifically control their properties, enable versatile applications and make processes from shaping to recycling efficient and sustainable.

Speaker: Santiago Soares de Mendonça - Bachelor's student in mechanical engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen, who is planning his Bachelor's thesis in the field of design and plastics machinery in the winter semester 2026/27. He is also involved as a residence tutor at Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg.

Date: 17.04.2026 | 17:00 (CEST)
Topic: Plastics technology - the basis of modern applications

Register now for the first lecture at studienbruecke@rub.de and secure your place!

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