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TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum did it: Together, we have secured the title of Consortium of Excellence. We are overwhelmed by this outstanding achievement!

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10/02/2026

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University Celebrate Success in the Excellence Strategy

With the Ruhr Innovation Lab, the partners convinced an international jury of their outstanding scientific quality.
10/22/2026

Lectures Shed Light on Societal Challenges

At the Gambrinus Forum, Prof. Maike Luhmann and Prof. Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann spoke about loneliness and anorexia.
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10/16/2026

How Prof. Richard Schrock was Awarded a Nobel Prize as a First-Generation Student

As part of the “Initial Spark” series, he presented his work on olefin metathesis and shared his passion for basic research.
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10/14/2026

Public Lecture Series on “Climate: Change, Values, Science”

In the 2026/27 winter semester, the digital lecture series will take place for the seventh year in a row.
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10/13/2026

TU Dortmund University Welcomes First-Year Students at the Stadium

12 October marked the start of the 2026/27 winter semester – with around 4,200 new students and the traditional kick-off.
In the photo, you can see the audience and the cheerleaders doing the wave together.
10/07/2026

Science Bridge Strengthens Higher Education Institutions in the Dnipro Region

The University Alliance Ruhr is committed to academic cooperation and has organized a large shipment of equipment to Ukraine.
In the photo, you can see a gray truck parked in front of a row of houses.
10/01/2026

More Effective Medicines Through Innovative Methods

Professor Markus Thommes has received €1.1 million in funding to put a new melt electrostatic precipitator into operation.
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09/26/2026

Remanufacturing End-of-Life Devices with the Help of AI and Robotics

The EU has granted funds of €7 million for a new collaborative circular economy project led by Dr. René Wöstmann.
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With their combined strength, Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University have convinced the Committee of Experts in the Excellence Strategy. Their strategic partnership within the Ruhr Innovation Lab will be funded as a Consortium of Excellence.
 

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