Science Hubs

At Ruhr University Bochum, cutting-edge research is driven forward in innovative, interdisciplinary science hubs. These dynamic hubs network not only with each other, but also internationally to form larger research consortia and clusters. In this way, overarching issues can be researched with even greater depth and breadth. In addition, the science hubs drive forward the transfer activities of the respective research areas and thus create bridges between science and practice.

From January 1, 2026, the Science Hubs will take over the role of the previous Research Departments and set new standards in interdisciplinary and networked research.

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The Materials Research Department is an integral part of the cutting-edge research at the Ruhr-Universität in the Key Research Area Matter, Materials & Energy.

Gehirnmodell

The Science Hub Neuroscience is an essential component of cutting-edge research at the Ruhr-Universität in the Key Research Area Mind, Cognition & Health.

Plasmakammer

The Plasma Science Hub is an integral part of the cutting-edge research at the Ruhr-Universität in the Key Research Area Matter, Materials & Energy.

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The world is full of complex interrelationships. The team of the Hub "Engaging Complexity" is conducting research on how we deal with this complexity in research and society.

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How are wars, climate change and resource conflicts changing our living environments? The Hub "Transitory Spaces" conducts interdisciplinary research into how societies react to upheavals and how changing spaces shape the way we live together.

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