The Welcome Centre of Ruhr-Universität is happy to present the programme „Events and Excursions“ for the winter semester 2011/2012. We regularly offer interesting activities dedicated to all international researchers, doctoral candidates, postdocs, guest lecturers, professors and their families. The programme shall help you to find out more about RUB, Bochum and the Ruhr district. During our events you have the possibility to network, exchange and meet other researchers.
WELCOME CENTREEVENTS AND EXCURSIONS
WINTER SEMESTER 2011/2012
Friday, December 02nd, 2011, 04:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
Sunday, December 04th, 2011, 08:00 a.m.
ZECHE ZOLLVEREIN AND VILLA HÜGEL IN ESSEN
Thursday, December 08th, 2011, 05.00 p.m.
BOCHUM-CITY AND "WEIHNACHTSMARKT“
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 05.00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS RECEPTION OF THE RECTORATE
(description: see above)
Meeting place this time: EuroEck, Spechtsweg 20
We start our day trip from Ruhr-Universität by travel bus
towards Essen. We visit Villa Hügel - the former house of the
industrialist family “Krupp”, as well as the photo exhibition
“Krupp-Photographs from Two Centuries”. After a vegetarian
lunch nearby the Baldeney Lake, we visit the UNESCO world
heritage Zeche Zollverein.
Meeting place: Entrance of the University Library, (return
about 06:30 p.m.)
SPECIAL PRICE: 19€ per person (all entrance fees, guided
tours in English, bus tour and lunch inclusive!)
We go to the Ruhrstadion by tram and take a walk passing the
Planetarium, the municipal park, the art museum and several
other central points in Bochum. We end our tour at the
Christmas market by enjoying a hot drink together.
Meeting place: Entrance Hall Central Station
The Rectorate and the Welcome Centre invite all guest
researchers, their families and their hosts from the faculties
to the Christmas reception at the International Lounge.
Meeting Place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
Registration: Via e-mail at the latest December 1st, 2011
Friday, January 06th, 2012, 04:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 05:00 p.m.
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT-LECTURE
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 12:30 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE RECTOR
Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 03:00 p.m.
INFORMATION AFTERNOON - INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW
Friday, February 03rd, 2012, 04:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
(description: see above)
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
A lecture of an Alexander von Humboldt fellow and a tea
reception at the newly opened IBZ ("Internationales
Begegnungszentrum"). Detailed information will follow - see
current announcements online.
Meeting place: IBZ
Registration: Via email at the latest December 31st, 2011
(description: see above)
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
In cooperation with the Department for Tax Law (Faculty of Law)
we organize a presentaion for visiting researchers and their
hosts from the faculties on the subject international tax law.
There will be the time for an open discussion with the experts.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
(description: see above)
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM, INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
WELCOME CENTRE
Alexandra Redel
Gebäude FNO 02/32 Universitätsstraße 150 | D-44801 Bochum
Fon +49 (0) 234 32-25408 | Fax +49 (0) 234 32-14684
www.rub.de/welcome-centre
Subject to change without notice.
Last update: 28.09.2011
Events and Excursions
For international researchers and their families
Our programme includes a guided tour with a one-hour walk to
the points of interest on campus. We start with a panoramic
view from the roof of the IA-building over the university, we take
a walk on campus and finally have a coffee at the International
Lounge.
Meeting place: Entrance of the University Library
Registration: Via e-mail at the latest on October 14th, 2011
Friday, October 07th, 2011, 04:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 11.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m.
WELCOME AND INFORMATION DAY
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
GUIDED TOUR ON THE RUB CAMPUS
Within the scope of international networking we organize a
“once a month” meeting for women to promote social and
cultural exchange and to help newcomers. The exchange is open
to all women with an international background and is held in
English and German.
The topics are very diverse, see current announcements online.
Children are always welcome.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
The Welcome Centre Team invites international researchers,
their colleagues, families and their hosts from the faculties to an
information day regarding a research stay at Ruhr-Universität.
Here you will find all you need to know about the formalities,
authorities, new regulations and also useful tips for the stay in
Bochum. Our team will be happy to answer your questions.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 12:30 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE RECTOR
Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 05:00 p.m.
"RE-LOUNGE" RECEPTION
Friday, November 04th, 2011, 04:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
Saturday, November 05th, 2011, 10.00 a.m.
BUS-TOUR IN BOCHUM
The Rector of Ruhr-Universität, Professor Dr. Elmar W. Weiler,
invites all international researchers to “Coffee with the Rector”.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
We invite all international researchers, their families and hosts
from the faculties to clink glasses with us to the rearrangement of
the International Lounge. We would also like to inform you about
the developments of the Welcome Centre.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
Registration: Via email at the latest October 14th, 2011
(description: see above)
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
The guided bus tour to the points of interest in Bochum includes
attractions of industrial culture as well as places in the middle of
green surroundings, such as Kemnader Lake. At Haus Kemnade
we will have a rest for one hour enjoying some cake and coffee or
tea.
Meeting place: Entrance of the University Library
(return about 05:30 p.m.)
Registration: Via email at the latest October 20th, 2011
Price: adults 6€, children 4€ (tourist guide as well as one
coffee/tea and a piece of cake are included)
Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 04:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 18th, 2011, 07:00 p.m.
MUSIC SHOW AT THE PLANETARIUM
Thursday, November 24th, 2011, 05:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN`S EXCHANGE – SPECIAL
EDITION - JAPANESE WEEK
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 12:30 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE RECTOR
This evening we turn the International Lounge into a cinema.
Together we will choose a movie in English language from a
selection.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
Registration: Via email at the latest November 4th, 2011
This evening we visit a music show at the Zeiss Planetarium
in Bochum. While sitting on comfortable armchairs, you can
watch into the starry sky and relax. The performance is
accompanied by Pink Floyd music.
Meeting place: In front of the Planetarium, Price: 3€
The Japanese Week takes place at Ruhr-Universität in the
week from November 21st to 25th. The Welcome Centre
participates with a “special edition” of the International
Women‘s Exchange: The event is supported by one of our
participants who is Japanese herself. The event is open to all
interested women who want to get to know a piece of
Japanese culture.
Meeting place: International Lounge, "Mensa" building
(description: see above)
Meeting place: International Lounge (Mensa)
To register for our events and excursions
please send an e-mail to: [email protected]
Details will be sent via email
Please note:
Participation is at your own risk. Parents supervise
their children and are responsible for them.
Claims against Ruhr-Universität or is authorised
personel in respect of liability for theft, personal
injury or property demage are expressly excluded.