News from the Faculty of Medicine in Bochum
Here you will find the latest news and press releases from the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum.
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Student committee elections
The elections for the Faculty Council and the Senate for the student group will take place this year from June 23 to June 25, 2025.
More and more highly multi-resistant pathogens
The proportion of bacteria that are also resistant to reserve antibiotics continues to rise. Experts recommend intensified monitoring.
Achim Dilling appointed new Chancellor of Ruhr-Universität Bochum
The 51-year-old business economist comes from the University of Passau. He will become Chancellor of Ruhr-Universität Bochum from January 2026.
"There is a risk of irreversible long-term damage"
The consequences of bronchitis in infancy can be serious. This is shown in a study by the Bochum University Children's Hospital.
RUB turns 60 and everyone is celebrating
On June 18, 2025, Ruhr-Universität Bochum will celebrate its 60th anniversary. There will be plenty to see and everyone is cordially invited.
New Funding Phase of the Network University Medicine NUM 3.0
The Network University Medicine (NUM) will enter its third funding phase starting July 1, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will continue to support the nationwide collaboration of all 37 university hospitals in Germany for another five years. The latest press release provides details on the continuation of the network in funding phase 3.0.
Campaign “Sexism is everyday life”
What is the limit of what is reasonable - what is okay, what is “allowed” to be said and heard? A campaign by the decentralized equal opportunities department of the Ruhr University's Faculty of Medicine, which translates the experiences of those affected into words and images.
“Medicine is colorful” photo competition (2023)
In line with the motto “MEDICINE IS COLORFUL”, we wanted to capture the diversity of people who can be found in medicine with this picture competition.
Walk safe - Escort protection by RUB security service
Since the beginning of this year, Ruhr-Universität has had a contract with a new security company. Anyone at RUB who feels unsafe or uncomfortable on their way to the parking garage, bicycle or bus stop can be accompanied by a security guard on campus.
