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Virtual Info Session about the Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program 2026
Virtual Event
Virtual Info Session on the Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program 2026
Are you a student from Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund, or the University of Duisburg-Essen? Then join us online for an Info Session on the Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program! Learn about the application process and our partner organisations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and determine if the fellowship aligns with your academic and professional goals. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the UA Ruhr team and gain first-hand insights into one of the region’s most dynamic transatlantic exchange programs!
Please register here if you would like to attend the Info Session on the Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program.
Date: Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Time: 18:00-19:00 CET /12:00-1:00 pm ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Civic Literacy and Political Learning in Secondary Schools: Insights from Research in Germany
Los Angeles, CA
Civic Literacy and Political Learning in Secondary Schools: Insights from Research in Germany
Join UA Ruhr Future Fellow Dr. Pascal Alscher from TU Dortmund University as he shares fresh insights on how schools and families influence the way students understand politics and citizenship. His research has helped shape Germany's largest education study, and his work is sparking new conversations about how young people become active, informed citizens.
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 12:15 - 1:45pm PST
Location: UCLA School of Public Affairs, 1500 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095
RSVP here until October 30.
German American Conference Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
German American Conference – Harvard University
UA Ruhr is excited to participate in the German American Conference 2025, a student-run event presented by students at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Date: November 14–16, 2025
Location: Cambridge, MA
As the largest transatlantic student-led conference of its kind in the United States, the German American Conference provides a dynamic platform for leaders from academia, business, society, and politics to engage with passionate young minds. The conference fosters cross-generational dialogue and promotes collaboration on key issues shaping the future of transatlantic relations.
For more information, please contact office@uaruhr.de.
Once Upon a Bite: Food, Folklore and Cultural Memory
New York
Once Upon a Bite: Food, Folklore and Cultural Memory
UA Ruhr and 1014 – Space for Ideas invite you to an evening with Dr. Iris-Aya Laemmerhirt, Assistant Professor of American Studies at TU Dortmund, Dr. Krishnendu Ray, Professor of Food Studies and Immigration, and Chef Eduard Frauneder. Through storytelling, conversation, and culinary reflection, we will explore how food serves as a carrier of memory across time and borders.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Time: 6:00–8:30 PM | Location: German Consulate General New York | Contribution: 30 USD
Please register via the link HERE.
Food in folk tales is more than nourishment; it is enchantment, temptation, danger, and reward. From Hänsel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trail to the forests of the Brothers Grimm, stories reveal how food reflected both fear of hunger and dreams of abundance. Today, food continues to tell stories of migration, memory, and a sense of belonging. The evening will feature:
- Performative storytelling of Haensel and Gretel by Dr. Iris-Aya Laemmerhirt (TU Dortmund University), followed by a reflection on the intersection of hunger, migration, and cultural memory
- Contributions by Dr. Krishnendu Ray (NYU)
- Culinary interpretations of tales, with a tasting menu created by Chef Eduard Frauneder
- Interactive exchange, inviting participants to contribute personal recipes and stories to a living Digital Storybook Cookbook
Annual Alumni and Partners Holiday Gathering
Annual Alumni and Partners Holiday Gathering
UA Ruhr North America, together with the German Consulate General New York, University of Cologne, Campus OWL New York, UAS7 - German Universities of Applied Sciences, Heidelberg University, DFG North America, Friends of Freiburg Alumni North America is going to host the annual alumni and partners holiday gathering.
Due to limited capacity, registration is by invitation only.
Date: December 03, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Location: New York, NY
Scale-Ability II: Developing an AI Assistant to Promote Mental Health and Emotional Safety in Schools
New York, NY
Scale-Ability II: Developing an AI Assistant to Promote Mental Health and Emotional Safety in Schools | Workshop
University Alliance Ruhr is going to host the follow-up workshop Scale-Ability II, which will bring together international experts to explore how artificial intelligence can support mental health and emotional safety in schools.
Date: December 18-19, 2025 | Location: New York University, New York, NY
A series of projects (EmoSmart, Umbrace, CARE) led by Dr. Benjamin Badstieber, Prof. Lucia Amrhein, and Prof. Patricia Jennings has generated new research in the areas of emotional schema work, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness. These highlight new ways of advancing teachers' professional development in managing stress and fostering mental health, particularly in challenging school and classroom contexts. The upcoming follow-up workshop, held as part of the UA Ruhr Future Fellow Program, will convene a small group of experts in New York to build directly on these developments. The goal is to bring these approaches together and jointly examine how an AI Assistant can serve as a viable and scalable tool for transferring scientific insights and training programs in schools. By Invitation only.
