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RUB stands firmly behind the demand made to the state of Iran to release researcher Ahmadreza Djalali. His execution is reportedly imminent.
Enzymes are indispensable in industry, for example in the production of pharmaceuticals. The new network provides a platform for doctoral students to search for new, sustainable biocatalysts.
When it comes to criminal investigations, it can make a difference whether a mucous stain at a crime scene is nasal mucus or semen. But it’s not easy to tell body fluids apart. This is where RUB comes into play.
Practical applications are often complex and mathematically messy – which is why theoretical research has often dealt with problems that have nothing to do with real-world situations. Eike Kiltz hopes to change that.
In order to get hydrogen into widespread use as an energy carrier, it is necessary to scale up production processes. Roland Span intends to conduct the required basic research within the framework of an ERC grant.
Artificial intelligence is capable of identifying slurs. But can it detect hidden forms of verbal violence?
The scientific community stands united after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Many RUB institutions are offering residencies to scholars at risk.
Professional forensic investigators can tell a lot from digital data footprints. But they’re not the only ones.
How much digital detox is necessary to live a better life? The good news is that we don’t have to waive them completely.
Is it necessary to curtail our freedom to improve security? Theresa Bosl analyses how counter-terrorism in Germany might be reformed.
The Central Equal Opportunities Office has published its magazine “CHANCEN=”.
In Germany, teenagers are permitted to drink beer, wine and sparkling wine from the age of 16. Alcohol consumption then rises substantially – and so does criminal behaviour.
As part of her ERC Starting Grant, Anna Böhmer is researching specific electron states in superconductors. The recently discovered phenomenon raises many questions.
Responsible approach to the pandemic and getting back together as a community: Rector Professor Martin Paul talks about what’s important in the summer semester.
Searching for clues and leads is still something investigators have to do themselves. But if they find creepy-crawlies at the crime scene, these creatures can be of great help.
A Bochum research team studies spatial memory – and shows that dopamine is significantly involved in recall performance.
Many patients experience trauma as something that will never let them go. Researchers at RUB are taking steps to change that using a simple computer training.
What is the difference between the brains of criminals and non-criminals?
The Studienbrücke programme that enables students from Russia and Ukraine to study in German continues – and for good reason. Participants share their experiences.
What kind of people commit racially motivated acts of violence and what does this entail?
