Events

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

Next events

UA Ruhr Exhibition @ Duquesne University


January 23, 2025

Pittsburgh, PA

What We Brought With Us at Duquesne University

UA Ruhr, in collaboration with Academy in Exile, proudly presents this exhibition to highlight the experiences of displaced scholars and intellectuals.

The exhibition What We Brought With Us is now on display at Duquesne University, where we will also host a talk on January 23, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM with Prof. Vanessa Agnew.

Details:
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 1:30 – 3 PM 
Location: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 

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

We look forward to meeting you!



New Year Reception - San Francisco


January 23, 2025

San Francisco, CA

New Year’s Alumni & Partners Reception

The German Consulate General San Francisco, in collaboration with DWIH San Francisco, DAAD, and the German University Liaison Offices, invites alumni, partners, and friends to a special New Year’s Alumni & Partners Reception.

This event will bring together the vibrant German-American academic and professional communities to foster connections, celebrate collaborations, and toast to the new year.

Details:
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:30 PM PST
Location: SAP Labs San Francisco, Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Join us for an evening of networking, inspiration, and the opportunity to strengthen ties with fellow alumni and partners in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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

We look forward to welcoming you!



Women at the Forefront of Science Diplomacy


February 13, 2025

Washington, DC

Women at the Forefront of Science Diplomacy

The event takes place in honor of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated annually on February 11, that is celebrated with a week long events from February 10 to February 14 2025 organized by the Women in Science Diplomacy Association (WiSDA), an initiative championing the participation and leadership of women in STEM fields and science diplomacy.

The event will focus on the critical role women play in science diplomacy and their ongoing contributions to fostering international collaboration, innovation, and gender equality in science.

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 8 AM to 11 AM
Location: German Embassy, Washington, DC 

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



DAAD Partners and Friends Reception


February 21, 2025

Washington, DC 

DAAD Partners and Friends Reception

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) warmly invites partners, friends, and members of the academic community to a special Partners and Friends Reception in Washington, DC.

This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues, celebrate ongoing collaborations, and explore new avenues for transatlantic academic and research partnerships.

Details:
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: German Historical Institute, Washington, DC

Join us for an evening of networking and engagement in the heart of Washington’s academic and cultural scene.

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



New Year's Reception


February 26, 2025

New York, NY

New Year's Reception

UA Ruhr together with the German House University Liasion Offices and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany New York invite alumni, partners, and friends to an exclusive New Year's pre-reception followed by a musical concert with Mannes Sound

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Pre-Reception 
6:30 PM Mannes Sound The Fantasy World of E.T.A. Hoffmann and His Influence 
Location: German Consulate General New York

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



Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Ruhrgebiet Meets New York


February 28, 2025

New York, NY

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Ruhrgebiet Meets New York

NYU's Prof. Dr. Martin Ihrig and TU Dortmund's Prof. Dr. Tessa Flatten and their teams have an active discussion on the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Germany and the United States. 

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: German Consulate General New York

Following this the DLab students will be joining Lehigh University for a Technical Entrepreneurship Week! For more information, feel free to reach out to us at intern@uaruhr.de