Prepared for Multilingualism in the Classroom
The project tackles two challenges: “On the one hand, modern teacher education ought to take individual student biographies into account, as many students have other commitments alongside university or are…
At the Interface of Art and Engineering
Engineers tackle current problems in areas such as energy, the environment, nutrition and medicine. Getting to grips with these issues often requires interaction with others and critical reflection on one’s…
Spin-off from TU Dortmund University Attracts Biotech Community’s Attention
We at the university support and assist them as best as we can. I myself have been working in early drug discovery in Dortmund for 20 years, and it is…
UNIPRENEURS Convene in Dortmund
Participants included UNIPRENEURS who have received awards in the past, investors, startup entrepreneurs, and representatives from politics, university management and the business community, who together discussed how excellent startup ecosystems…
Understanding of Democracy Examined in Pre-school Kids
What did you explore? Prof. Norbert Zmyj: My colleagues and I analyzed whether, and from what age, pre-school children understand and apply the majority principle. To this end, we tested…
UA Ruhr Offers Certificate in Diversity and Gender
The program offers Bachelor’s and Master’s students from all disciplines the opportunity to engage in a well-founded, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented study of diversity and gender research. Topics include diversity, social…
Presidents Present Ideas for Ruhr Innovation Lab
Plans to strengthen research and transfer The joint profile areas of Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University are, as both presidents point out, defined by the overlap between the…
How Queer Families Struggle for Recognition
Professor Motakef, where in everyday life do LGBTQ+ families still encounter obstacles? Professor Mona Motakef: Sexual orientation and gender identity are still central causes of social inequality and accompanied by…
New Educational Facilities for the Energy Transition
International Master’s programs Under the name “International Academy for German Engineering and Science” (IAGES), the University Alliance Ruhr – Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), TU Dortmund University and the University of…
Students From Twelve Countries Complete Master’s in Particle Physics
The Department of Physics introduced the international Master’s degree program in 2021, together with the partner universities. Since the 2023/24 winter semester, this highly specialized program has benefited from EU…