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Excellence Strategy

The Excellence Strategy aims to strengthen Germany’s position as an outstanding research hub in the long term and further improve its international competitiveness. Ruhr University Bochum is currently entering the competition for the fourth time, this time in close cooperation with TU Dortmund University, partner of Ruhr University within the University Alliance Ruhr. Bochum and Dortmund apply together as Ruhr Innovation Lab.

Ruhr Innovation Lab and previous successes

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Excellence Strategy

Previous Successes and Plans

All information on previous successes of Ruhr University Bochum in the excellence competitions and the plans of the Ruhr Innovation Lab for the current round.

News

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Excellence Strategy

Bochum and Dortmund will apply jointly as a Consortium of Excellence

The two universities aim to test new forms of cross-university structures, which will also be transferable to the University Alliance Ruhr.

Event recap

Die Rektoren Paul und Bayer im Gespräch mit mehreren Personen

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Dialogue Forums on the Excellence Strategy

In July 2025, the Rectorate of Ruhr University Bochum invited all members to discuss the next phase of the Excellence Strategy. In this phase, Ruhr University Bochum is applying as Consortium of Excellence alongside TU Dortmund University, under the name Ruhr Innovation Lab.

Background information on the Excellence Strategy

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Excellence Strategy

Funding Lines and Schedule

The Excellence Strategy comprises two funding lines: Clusters of Excellence and Universites of Excellence. More information about the funding lines and the schedule.

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Excellence Strategy

Questions and Answers

On this page we answer all your questions about the Excellence Strategy and the participation of Ruhr University Bochum.

News about the Excellence Strategy

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UA Ruhr

Planetarium Astro-show Visualizing Research from the Ruhr Region

To mark its tenth anniversary, the Ruhr Astroparticle and Plasma Physics Center is treating astronomy fans to something special: Celebrations will include a new, impressive show at the Bochum Planetarium.

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CASA

How People Worldwide Understand Digital Security

Same internet, different worlds: New evidence reveals significant differences in how people understand and protect their digital security across Western and non-Western regions.

Die beiden Rektoren auf dem Campus der TU Dortmund

Ruhr Innovation Lab

Rectors Present Ideas for Ruhr Innovation Lab

Together, TU Dortmund Rector Manfred Bayer and Bochum Rector Martin Paul introduced the concept for the planned Consortium of Excellence at TU Dortmund University.

Fünf Personen im Grünen

RESOLV

Heat- and Oxygen-Stable Biocatalyst for Hydrogen Production

Newly detected [FeFe]-hydrogenase from a thermophilic bacterium is not degraded by oxygen.

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