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02/12/2026

Podcast Explores What the Excellence Strategy Has Achieved for German Universities

In the third episode, successful science blogger Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda looks at how the competition has evolved.
Portrait photo of Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda in front of gray background. Dr. Wiarda wears a dark suit.
02/05/2026

Listening to Polymer Collapse: Water Bridges Pull the Strings

An international research team have deciphered the role of water in the collapse of the polymer PNIPAM.
Depiction of a string instrument using molecules in water
01/30/2026

Minister Brandes Opens HOLO-VOICES at Zeche Zollverein

With TU Dortmund University’s support, a memorial site for Holocaust victims was created in NRW that is unique in Europe.
Photo: A person speaks in front of an audience while a hologram is illuminated in blue light on stage.
01/28/2026

Cluster of Excellence Color Meets Flavor Launched

As part of the lecture series “Between Breakfast and Borussia,” the new project presented itself to the interested public.
Photo: A light source emitting colorful rays.
01/15/2026

Podcast highlights how the Ruhr Area’s First Cluster of Excellence was Born

In the second episode of “Think.Try.Transform.”, Elmar Weiler and Martina Havenith-Newen talk about the ideas behind RESOLV.
Photo: Prof. Weiler and Prof. Havenith-Newen smile at the camera with coffee cups in their hands.
01/14/2026

Ruhr Innovation Lab hosts Funding Days in First Week of February

The digital event series will advise researchers on applying for third-party funding from funding agencies.
Photo: A row of cubes lies on a desk between a coffee cup and a keyboard. The cubes display various icons and words: Ruhr Innovation Lab, research funding, a banknote, a checklist, a light bulb, and a group of figures.
12/16/2025

Podcast of the Ruhr Innovation Lab launched featuring both presidents

In the first episode, Martin Paul and Manfred Bayer talk about their vision for the planned Consortium of Excellence.
Recording situation for a podcast: Three men are sitting at a round table.
11/12/2025

Application as Consortium of Excellence Submitted

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University have submitted their application for the title of Consortium of Excellence.
Photo: Prof. Martin Paul, Rector of Ruhr University Bochum, and Prof. Manfred Bayer, Rector of TU Dortmund University, with the logo of the “Ruhr Innovation Lab.”
10/13/2025

Official Opening of CALEDO Research Building

The building with state-of-the-art laboratories enables cutting-edge international research on the design of liquid phases.
Photo: An exterior view of the CALEDO research building. CALEDO is a brick-style building with large windows and rounded edges.
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