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.

For more information about the Career Booster Germany by Goethe-Institut NY, please click here.

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

Virtual Event | Germany Grad Fair 2025

UA Ruhr looks forward to meeting you at the Germany Grad Fair 2025 – your gateway to earning a master’s or Ph.D. in Germany!

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 | Time: 4:00–5:30 PM (Eastern Time) | Location: Online via Zoom

Our virtual grad fair connects North American students and professionals with representatives from German universities, funding agencies, and cultural institutions. Whether you are just beginning to explore international graduate programs or are already preparing your applications, this event is designed to guide and inspire your journey to starting a graduate program in Germany. Expect to: (*) Meet university representatives and learn about master’s, doctoral, and fast-track programs across all fields of study, including opportunities at University Alliance Ruhr institutions. (*) Discover funding opportunities from organizations such as DAAD. (*) Receive practical guidance on applications, visas, housing, and student jobs.

Participating institutions include: University Alliance Ruhr, UAS7 German Universities of Applied Sciences, Campus OWL New York Office, University of Cologne, University of Freiburg, Heidelberg University, Technical University of Munich, Technical University Berlin, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, German Consulate General New York, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Please follow the link here to register.

Gambrinus Forum 2025

The Gambrinus Forum is the annual highlight of the Dortmund Gambrinus Fellowships, established in 1993 by the Association of Dortmund Brewers to promote international academic exchange at TU Dortmund University.

Since then, over 200 guest researchers have visited Dortmund, fostering global collaborations. The Forum, held at the Westfälischer Industrieklub, welcomes renowned scholars to share their expertise with both academic and public audiences.

Date: October 27, 2025
Location: Westfälischer Industrieklub
Dortmund, Germany

For more information, please follow the link here.

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

College Station, TX

28th Colloquium on International Engineering Education

UA Ruhr is pleased to participate in the 28th Colloquium on International Engineering Education, hosted by Texas A&M Engineering at the Zachry Engineering Education Complex.

Date: November 5–7, 2025
Location: College Station, TX

Founded by the International Engineering Program at the University of Rhode Island, the Colloquium offers a dedicated forum to explore the intersection of engineering, language education, and global workforce readiness. It brings together educators, administrators, students, and leaders from academia, industry, and the public sector to exchange insights on preparing engineers for international careers.

Held for the first time in Texas, the 2025 Colloquium will feature discussions on innovative models in international engineering education and opportunities for institutional collaboration.

For more information, please contact office@uaruhr.de.

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 largest education study, and his work is sparking new conversations about hwo 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.

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 

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.

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 for American Studies at TU Dortmund  and Chef Eduard Fraunhofer. Through storytelling, conversation, and culinary reflection, we will explore how food carries memory across time and borders.  

Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Time: 6:00–8:30 PM

Location: German Consulate General New York

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 belonging.

The evening will feature:

• Performative storytelling inspired by classic folktales such as Hänsel and Gretel
• Culinary interpretations of tales, with a tasting menu created by Chef Eduard Fraunhofer
• Scholarly reflection by Dr. Iris-Aya Laemmerhirt on the intersection of hunger, migration and cultural memory
• Interactive exchange, inviting participants to contribute personal recipes and stories to a living Digital Storybook Cookbook

Please register via the link here.