Dortmund, Germany

Garden(s) of Refuge Planting Action

From November 20 to 22, 2025, the Garden(s) of Refuge initiative organized a three-day community planting action behind the Internationales Begegnungszentrum on Emil-Figge-Straße in Dortmund. The event brought together a wide range of participants, including students, families, neighbors, colleagues, and nature enthusiasts, all of whom contributed their time and energy to the project.

Over the course of the three days, volunteers planted around 1,000 trees and shrubs, helping to further shape the Garden(s) of Refuge as a shared green space. The planting action focused on strengthening urban biodiversity while creating a place that encourages encounter, reflection, and a sense of belonging. Working side by side, participants experienced how collective effort can lead to visible and lasting impact.

Despite the late autumn weather, engagement remained high throughout the event. The strong turnout and sustained commitment highlighted the importance of community-based environmental initiatives and the willingness of people to actively contribute to sustainable projects in their local context.

The Garden(s) of Refuge planting action demonstrated how environmental responsibility and social cohesion can go hand in hand. By combining practical environmental work with opportunities for exchange and cooperation, the event reflected values of sustainability, inclusion, and civic engagement that align closely with UA Ruhr’s broader mission.

San Francisco, CA

2026 New Year's Reception

University Alliance Ruhr will co-host the 2026 New Year’s Reception on January 14, 2026, at the German Hub in San Francisco, hosted by the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco. The event will bring together alumni of several German universities and research institutions, as well as partners from academia, science, and innovation across the Bay Area.

The reception will offer an informal setting for networking and exchange at the start of the new year, with welcoming remarks and opportunities to strengthen transatlantic connections within the German American research and innovation community.

College Station, TX

Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) 2026 program

UA Ruhr is excited to participate in the Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) 2026 program, hosted by the Texas A&M University System's RISC Institute.​

Date: February 24–26, 2026
Location: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

ASCE 2026, the 10th annual gathering, unites university research security professionals worldwide to address emerging threats through training, networking, and collaboration. The theme, "Securing Knowledge Across Borders: Strengthening International Research Partnerships," covers institutional policies, global collaborations, adaptive strategies, and workforce development.​

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