Events

We are looking forward to seeing you at the following events and conferences:

Next events

NAFSA Conference


May 27, 2025

San Diego, CA 

NAFSA Conference 2025 

North American partners of TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University Bochum, and University of Duisburg-Essen are invited for a reception  during the NAFSA Conference in San Diego. 

Date: May 27 -30, 2025
Location: San Diego 

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing intern@uaruhr.de.



Ruhr Fellowship Program 2025


June 03, 2025

#RFP2025 

Ruhr Fellowship Program 2025 

Ruhrgebiet 

June 3 - July 25, 2025 

The Ruhr Fellowship Program provides highly motivated undergraduate students in the United States with a unique experience to expand their portfolio and networks to one of the most dynamic and technologically advanced areas in Germany. As Germany’s “Cradle of Industry”, the Ruhr area has come to represent creativity and innovation with its internationally renowned companies, universities, and research institutes.

More information on the RFP: https://uaruhrfellowships.org/home/ruhrfellowshipprogram/



Educational Research and Ed-Tech


June 09, 2025

New York, NY 

Educational Research and Ed-Tech 

UA Ruhr invites stakeholders to a Expert Roundtable on Educational Research and Ed-Tech. 

Date: June 9, 2025 
Location: German Consulate General New York 

Fore more information, feel free to reach out to us at intern@uaruhr.de 



Transatlantic Working Group for At-Risk Scholars


June 25, 2025

Berlin, Germany 

Transatlantic Working Group for At-Risk Scholars 

Against the backdrop of the Consortium for Humanities Centers and Institutes' annual conference, UA Ruhr and Academy in Exile are convening the Transatlantic Working Group for At-Risk Scholars. Following our 2023 inaugural meeting in New York, held as a side event during the German Center for Research and Innovation's Future Forum, the 2024 gathering took place at the Townsend Center for the Humanities, University of California, Berkeley. These meetings continue to foster critical dialogue and strengthen transatlantic collaboration in support of at-risk scholars. Participation is by invite only. Please contact office[at]uaruhr.de for further information. 

Save the date: Tuesday, June 25, 2025
Location: Harnack-Haus of the Max Planck Society 



TRF 2025


July 25, 2025

#TRF 2025 

Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program 2025 

July 25 - September 20, 2025 

Top students from TU Dortmund, Ruhr University Bochum, and the University of Duisburg-Essen are annually selected as Transatlantic Ruhr fellows to gain hands-on experience.



Perspectives on Religious Architecture in the City 


October 14, 2025

New York, NY 

Perspectives on Religious Architecture in the City 

UA Ruhr will host a delegation of Ruhr University Bochum students conducting research on perspectives on religious architecture in New York City. This project is a collaboration with Deutsches Haus at NYU and Columbia University, offering an in-depth exploration of the city’s diverse religious spaces.

As part of this initiative, there will be a public-facing event on October 17 - more details to come soon!

Stay tuned for more information.

Date: October, 14 - 20, 2025 



Goethe-Institut New York's Career Booster Germany


October 17, 2025

New York, NY 

Career Booster Germany at the Goethe-Institut New York 

Career Booster Germany is a dynamic event designed to connect high school and college students with opportunities for studying, working, and interning in Germany. We bring together representatives from universities, cultural organizations, companies, and funding institutions to provide valuable insights and resources for students considering Germany as part of their academic or professional future.

Date: October, 17, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003



Career Booster San Francisco


November 07, 2025

San Francisco, CA 

Career Booster Germany at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco

Career Booster Germany is a dynamic event designed to connect high school and college students with opportunities for studying, working, and interning in Germany. We bring together representatives from universities, cultural organizations, companies, and funding institutions to provide valuable insights and resources for students considering Germany as part of their academic or professional future.

Date: November, 7, 2025
Location: Goethe-Institut San Francisco