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What's New at the Ruhr Innovation Lab

05/15/2026

Collaborative Research Center “Virtual Lifeworlds” to Receive Continued Funding

The consortium is part of the “Engaging Complexity” area of high potential.
05/15/2026

Further Funding for Collaborative Research Center in Astronomy

Together with TU physicists, researchers from Bochum continue to investigate the interactions of different energies in space.
05/13/2026

Lifelong Learning as the Key to the Future

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University establish the platform School of Advanced Professional Studies.
In the photo, you can see a total of six people smiling at the camera. Two of the six are sitting at a table and signing a document.
05/12/2026

New Analysis Laboratory for the Ruhr Innovation Lab

The state government has awarded funds of around €50 million for the laboratory, which will explore novel materials.
Group photo in the laboratory with Minister Ina Brandes and the university presidents, Prof. Martin Paul and Prof. Manfred Bayer.
05/08/2026

German Innovation Award for World’s Smallest Quantum Random Number Generator

Julia Kölbel co-developed the encryption solution as part of her industrial doctorate at Elmos and TU Dortmund University.
05/05/2026

Bochum Laser Project Receives Prestigious EU Funding

A novel laser is designed to drill smaller and more precise holes in silicon than has previously been possible.
Photo of a laser experiment setup
05/05/2026

When Diversity Wins, We All Win

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University are jointly celebrating Diversity Day — for an entire month.
Photo: Colorful Pride rainbow flags and trans flags at an event on the university campus.
04/27/2026

UA Ruhr Strengthens Commitment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

With a new branch office in Kazakhstan, the joint Liaison Office further expands its presence in the region.
Photo: An overview of the Kazakh capital Almaty showing modern glass buildings, a blue cloudy sky, lush trees and and snow-capped mountains in the background.
04/23/2026

Podcast Explores How the Ruhr Innovation Lab Supports Start-Ups

In Episode 5, start-up advisor Michelle Twardzik and chemist Dr. Thomas Seidensticker talk about how ideas take off.
Photo: Michelle Twardzik and Dr. Thomas Seidensticker are sitting on a blue couch and a yellow chair, smiling at the camera.
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