New York, NY

Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship 2025 Closing Reception

UA Ruhr warmly invites you to the Closing Reception of the 2025 Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program, to be held at the iconic Museum of Illustration, hosted in collaboration with our valued partners at the Society of Illustrators—the oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of illustration in America.

Date: September 12, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065

Celebrate the achievements of this year’s fellows from Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen. This special evening offers an opportunity to reflect on shared experiences, strengthen connections, and toast the program's continued success.

If you are a friend of UA Ruhr and would like to join the reception, please email intern@uaruhr.de for further information.

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
 

Climate Bridge – What Now?
Perspectives for International Collaboration on Climate Change in the Current Political Context

UA Ruhr looks forward to being part of the upcoming presentation of Climate Bridge, a new publication from Rutgers University Press, presented in cooperation with Rutgers University and Emschergenossenschaft. The event brings together leading voices from Germany and the United States to highlight the urgent need for renewed transatlantic climate cooperation.

Date: September 17, 2025
Location: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

The original Climate Bridge conference occurred in October 2021 under the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the global political context has evolved, with new administrations in both the U.S. and Germany. Yet, the climate crisis continues to intensify.

This event will explore how these political shifts impact climate policy and public engagement, and what they mean for the future of international cooperation. With scientists and practitioners from both countries committed to advancing climate action, the discussion will focus on how to turn shared knowledge into meaningful, coordinated solutions.

For more information, please contact: intern@uaruhr.de

Virtual Event

Gateway to Germany: Research & Career Opportunities

UA Ruhr looks forward to joining the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco in welcoming international students, postdocs, and early-career researchers to Gateway to Germany, an online event highlighting Germany’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 9:00–10:30 AM PT | 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Location: Online

The event will feature insider tips from German universities and funding agencies, information on scholarships and research grants, as well as interactive breakout sessions to explore specific programs in detail.
Participants can expect insights on:

• Scholarships, internships, and funding opportunities (DAAD, DFG)
• Doctoral and postdoctoral programs (UA Ruhr, University of Cologne)
• Research in health, sustainability, and entrepreneurship (TUM, TU Berlin)
• Academic entrepreneurship and industry connections

This event is designed for graduate students (based in the U.S.), postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists considering research stays or academic careers in Germany.

For more information and registration, please follow the link here.

New York, NY

German-American Steuben Parade

Join us for the 68th German-American Steuben Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City. UA Ruhr is excited to participate in this long-standing celebration of German-American friendship and heritage, first held in 1958. Named after Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben, a hero of the American Revolution, the parade pays homage to the deep cultural ties between Germany and the United States.

The Parade brings together the entire German-American community, including members of social and cultural clubs, sports clubs, religious groups, and the Masons. Each year, several groups from Germany travel to New York to join their American friends, including musical ensembles, carnival organizations, and Schützen corps.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – Official start of the Steuben Parade on Fifth Avenue
Location: Fifth Avenue, from 68th Street to 86th Street, New York, NY

Online Event

GAIN25 Digital Workshop Event

UA Ruhr looks forward to joining the GAIN25 Digital Workshop Event, which provides internationally mobile researchers with the opportunity to engage virtually with representatives from the German research landscape, politics, and industry. As the virtual component of the annual GAIN conference, this event features a series of workshops addressing career opportunities in Germany, in academia, and beyond.

Date: September 25, 2025
Time:

• 3:00 PM – 10:15 PM CEST

• 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM EDT

• 6:00 AM – 1:15 PM PDT

Location: Online 

Please register by September 24, 2025, using the link here.

Virtual Event

PATHWAYS TO GERMANY: STUDY AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

UA Ruhr looks forward to participating in the 2025 edition of Pathways to Germany, a three-part online information session series highlighting study and apprenticeship opportunities for U.S. students, organized by the Deutsches Forum.

Session 1 – Studying in Germany: What You Need to Know
September 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM EDT | Online
Learn what qualifications U.S. students need (High School Diploma, IB, AP) to apply to German universities, and get a glimpse into student life with affordable costs and globally recognized degrees.

Session 2 – Connect with Leading German Universities
September 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM EDT | Online
Meet representatives from top universities, universities of applied sciences, and Studienkollegs. Explore academic programs and join live breakout rooms for direct conversations.

Session 3 – Apprenticeship in Germany: Earn While You Learn
October 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM EDT | Online
Discover Germany’s dual study programs, apprenticeships, and internships that let you earn while you learn. Hear directly from universities and employers about in-demand skills and how to apply as an international student.

To register and for further details, please follow the link here.
 

New York

Insider Talk: The Absence and Presence of the Berlin Wall

Against the backdrop of German Unity Day and in recognition of the enduring ties between Germany and the United States, this insider talk explores both the presence and absence of the Berlin Wall and its continuing impact on society and democracy today.

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025 | Time: 10:00–11:00 AM | Location: German Consulate General, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

The program will feature TU Dortmund alumna Gesche Würfel (visual artist) in conversation with her collaborators - Sarah Alberti, PhD (art historian and journalist), Kay Bachmann (graphic designer), and Alta Price (translator)

Together, they reflect on their creative process in producing the book The Absence and Presence of the Berlin Wall, which combines visual, historical, and cultural perspectives on one of the defining symbols of the 20th century.

Participation is limited and by invitation only.

Vancouver, BC

UA Ruhr Innovation Bridge: WorldFactory x Vancouver

UA Ruhr and DWIH SF look forward to hosting the UA Ruhr Innovation Bridge on October 14, 2025, at The Vancouver Club and welcoming a dynamic delegation from the WorldFactory Start-up Center (WSC) to British Columbia.
Representing the innovation landscape of Ruhr University Bochum, the delegation includes university-affiliated start-ups, professors, and experts in research and knowledge transfer.

The event will focus on key topics, including research transfer, funding opportunities, and strengthening relations between universities and industry.

The day will begin with opening remarks by Consul Marc Eichhorn from the German Consulate General in Vancouver, followed by a series of spotlight presentations from experts. Full program to be announced. 

Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Vancouver Club, 915 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

If you are interested in participating, please register HERE and reach out to intern@uaruhr.de

New York City, NY

UA Ruhr Science Symposium – Artificial Intelligence and the Philosophy of Perception

Supported by the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York, this symposium explores how humans and machines perceive the world.

Perception is not a passive recording of reality, but an active, interpretive process shaped by our knowledge, expectations, and biases. What we see is never just what is “out there” – it is filtered through the mind. Today, as artificial intelligence systems increasingly claim to “see” the world through computer vision, pressing questions emerge: Do machines perceive in any meaningful sense? What are the limits of human and artificial perception, and how do they differ?

Join Albert Newen (Ruhr University Bochum), a leading voice in contemporary philosophy of mind, together with Susanna Schellenberg (Rutgers University) for a dialogue at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and AI. Together, they will explore how perception grounds our understanding of reality, and what it means when machines enter that domain.

Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 5 PM to 7 PM
Location: German Consulate General, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

Spanning from human perception (2020) to reconstructed nature of memory (2024)  and now to machine “seeing” (2025), the UA Ruhr Science Symposium traces a compelling arc through philosophy and cognitive science. Guided throughout by Prof. Newen’s expertise, the series moves from the active mind’s interpretation of reality to the shaping of self through memory and finally to the challenges AI poses to our very understanding of what it means to perceive.

Please RSVP via the link here

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 participating in 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.

Participants can:

• 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:

• UAS7 German Universities of Applied Sciences

• University Alliance Ruhr

• 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.

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.

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.