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Events

7.

October

2025

The certificate programme is aimed at people who are active in science, administration or at interfaces. It is a closed event format with application. The programme will take place in German language.

13:00 – 17:30

The venue is Bochum. More detailed information on the individual addresses will follow shortly.

Free

13.

November

2025

Is our democracy in crisis? At the Citizens’ Dialogue, academics and practitioners will engage in dialogue with you. Discuss current challenges with our experts.

19:00 – 20:30

Stadtbücherei Querenburg, Querenburger Höhe 270, 44801 Bochum

Free

18.

November

2025

Quantum computers pose new challenges for digital security. Prof. Dr. Peter Schwabe (Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy) shows how post-quantum cryptography can continue to protect our data in the future.

18:00 – 19:00

Querenburg Branch Library Querenburger Höhe 270 44801 Bochum

Free

4.

December

2025

Safety underground – once the task of mine rescue teams, now a challenge for the future. Dr. Bodo Bernsdorf (Post-Mining Research Center) uses a practical example to show which solutions are needed in mining after the phase-out of coal.

18:00 – 19:00

Querenburg Branch Library Querenburger Höhe 270 44801 Bochum

Free

13.

January

2026

We are hosting the Bochum University Days for the 15th time! The event is aimed at high school students who are interested in studying and are about to graduate, as well as other people who are considering taking up a course of study (e.g., changing courses or after completing vocational training). It offers an excellent opportunity to find out about the wide range of study options available in Bochum and to get answers to all your questions about studying.

08:00 – 14:30

Agentur für Arbeit Bochum, Universitätsstraße 66, 44789 Bochum

Free

Past events

Collection of events that have already taken place in recent years.