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Research Academy Ruhr

Cross-university support for early career researchers in the Ruhr Area

Research Academy Ruhr (RAR) is the joint platform of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen for promoting early career researchers on their career paths in academia and beyond. Our offers are directed at the around 10,000 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are engaged in the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr).

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2024-09-27

Wirtschaftskolleg 2024: Practical dialogue on non-university career paths on 11 November 2024 - register now!

On 11 November 2024 (14:30-17:30), the Wirtschaftskolleg will once again bring together doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from the UA Ruhr with representatives from business and society in an informal atmosphere to present the wide range of opportunities for non-university careers. This year, the introductory lecture will deal with the topic of “Artificial intelligence in business”. Registration is possible until 30 October.

2024-09-27

Program WS 2024/25 for Postdocs & Junior Faculty is online - register now!

The Research Academy Ruhr workshop offer for all postdocs & the junior faculty of the UA Ruhr in the winter semester 2024/2025 has been published. Registration for all offers from October to March is now open. As places are limited, we recommend early registration. 

2024-09-17

connecting.ruhr: New event format for Postdocs on 5 November 2024 - register now!

connecting.ruhr connects postdocs from the UA Ruhr with a young, local business network. Together, the Research Academy Ruhr and the Junge Initiativkreis Ruhr invite postdocs to discuss their career prospects in the industry. In addition to keynote speeches on the career requirements and skills of postdocs and a panel discussion on switching to the industry, the interactive format also offers the opportunity for networking and 1:1 discussions with the participating companies.

2024-08-28

Online-Herbstakademie 2024 for doctoral researchers of the UA Ruhr from 24 to 26 September - register now!

The Herbstakademie opens its (digital) doors from 24 to 26 September and prepares doctoral researchers for the final phase of their doctorate in a compact format. Registration for the very varied workshop programme for advanced doctoral students from all disciplines at UA Ruhr is now open until 16 September.

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Informing, qualifying, and promoting together

Within RAR, RUB Research School, the Graduate Center TU Dortmund University, and the Graduate Center Plus of the University of Duisburg-Essen combine and bundle their expertise. All activities offered under the umbrella of RAR are based on close cooperation and regular exchange of experience.

The joint interdisciplinary qualification offers and career events prepare early career researchers for a career in research, business, and society. All offers also promote the mutual exchange of ideas, both within specific research fields and across individual disciplines.