Together, we are developing and shaping Bochum as a City of Knowledge. In doing so, we rely on close cooperation with stakeholders from science, administration, business and urban society. As an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional knowledge network, we live the idea of
working together. To this end, all our partners use their individual strengths in a targeted manner for the common cause.
With our innovative formats, we establish a dialog between science, municipalities and the entire urban society. In doing so, we provide impetus for an open culture of innovation and transfer in the spirit of knowledge-based urban development.
Encounters and exchanges are important to us – in line with the idea of co-creating together. That is why UniverCity organizes many different events where people can get in touch with each other. In addition, we actively participate in the event formats of our broad-based network in a spirit of partnership.
March
2026
Life after mining: What happens to mining areas when mines close? How has structural change progressed so far, and what opportunities and challenges does it bring? Julia Haske (Georg Agricola Technical University) – a researcher specializing in the revitalization and transition of former mining regions – answers these and other questions.
18:00 – 19:00
Querenburg Public Library, Querenburger Höhe 270, 44801 Bochum
Free
April
2026
Democracy needs trust. But how can it be established? Marie-Luise Hünerbein (EvH Bochum) asks what a democracy that focuses on people’s emotional security might look like.
18:00 – 19:00
Querenburg Public Library, Querenburger Höhe 270, 44801 Bochum
Free
May
2026
On foot, by bike, bus, or car—how can we combine these modes of transport in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable? Prof. Dr. Iris Mühlenbruch (Bochum University of Applied Sciences) has the answers and invites you to explore the “street for everyone” together.
18:00 – 19:00
Querenburg Public Library, Querenburger Höhe 270, 44801 Bochum
Free
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Event tip: In the Utopias knowledge roundtable, we join forces with scientists from Bochum to take a look at what might be possible in the future. And we always do so on the basis of concrete research and current findings.
Read more16. Feb 2026
Our certificate programme teaches professional skills in the areas of open innovation and the sharing and production of knowledge. It brings together scientific and municipal stakeholders across disciplines and sectors.
Read more16. Jul 2025
How important is democracy in sport? And what does democracy education mean in this context? How do we create a space for genuine participation in sport that is as non-discriminatory and inclusive as possible? These were all questions that the participants of the UniverCity Lab “Democracy and Participation in Sport” addressed. You can read the results of this productive exchange here!
Read more16. Jul 2025
