Calendar

02-12 – 02-12 | start 10:00 am

Mini Hackathon Mission Water: From Research to Business Idea

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.

02-13 – 02-13 | start 04:00 pm

Wissenschaft im Fokus: "Mechanochemistry: A step towards a green future"

02-23 – 02-25 | start 09:00 am

German University and Science Forum Central Asia

07-13 – 07-27 | start 08:00 am

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.

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Calendar

02-12 – 02-12 | start 10:00 am

Mini Hackathon Mission Water: From Research to Business Idea

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.

02-13 – 02-13 | start 04:00 pm

Wissenschaft im Fokus: "Mechanochemistry: A step towards a green future"

02-23 – 02-25 | start 09:00 am

German University and Science Forum Central Asia

07-13 – 07-27 | start 08:00 am

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.

Target regions

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is undergoing profound political and social upheaval, which is also shaping international academic cooperation. The UA Ruhr is involved in the region with a particular focus on solidarity, support for academics at risk and the expansion of long-term university partnerships - especially with Ukraine and the Baltic states.

Red building of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

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Central Asia

Almaty, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Central Asia is developing into a strategically important future region for international university and research cooperation. Dynamic reform processes, growing science systems and a strong interest in international exchange offer a variety of points of contact for the UA Ruhr, particularly in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

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South Caucasus

The South Caucasus is characterized by transformation processes and geopolitical tensions, in which science plays an important role for dialogue, stability and institutional development. The UA Ruhr strengthens its partnerships in Georgia and Armenia and promotes cooperation in research, teaching and the promotion of young researchers.

German International School Tiflis

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