Podcast highlights how the Ruhr Area’s First Cluster of Excellence was Born
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“If people don't fit the structures, you can change the structures.” These magical words, spoken unconsciously by the former Rector of Ruhr University Bochum, Prof. Elmar Weiler, laid the foundation for the now internationally renowned RESOLV Cluster of Excellence. As a result, spokesperson Prof. Martina Havenith-Newen did not leave for another host university as planned, but instead conceived a research focus in solvent chemistry during a now legendary train journey. In the new episode of “Think.Try.Transform.”, the two scientists explain how this idea developed into an cross-university cluster, now in its third funding phase, and how researchers work together at RESOLV. The episode is available in German.
About the Podcast
“Think. Try. Transform.” showcases the big ideas behind the joint application of Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University as university consortium of excellence and discusses them with those who know best: Rectors, researchers, supervisors, founders and advisors. Hosted by Sven-Daniel Gettys, episodes cover topics such as clusters of excellence, support for doctoral candidates, and start-up activities. Under the lead of Ruhr University Bochum, new episodes will be published monthly until fall 2026 to accompany the application phase. Questions are welcome at hochschulkommunikationruhr-uni-bochumde. Most of the episodes are in German.
