From 26th to 29th of September 2016 the 52nd Symposium on Theoretical Chemistry with the main topic "Chemistry in Solution" was hosted at the Ruhr-University Bochum with more than 380 participants.
On 14th and 15th of September 2016 the ECRs organized an excursion to the SOLEIL synchrotron in Paris, France. 12 participants learned about the beamlines and measurements carried out at SOLEIL.
On 12th of September 2016 TranSOLV is organising an excursion to ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe.
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-grade flat steel. With around 27,000 employees, this company supplies high-quality steel products for innovative and demanding applications in a wide range of industries, including the automotive industry, machinery and plant engineering, the packaging industry and the energy sector.
On 2nd September 2016 the annual ECR soccer competition and summer festival took place at the soccer fields behind the G buildings to fight for the Chemistry Master's Cup 2016.
From 24th to 26th of August, 2016 the ECRs offered a 3-days Workshop "Scientific Writing" in English with the trainer Mark Edwards. 12 PhD students learned how to overcome writing barriers and how to structure the own writing process.
On 11th of August, 2016 seven participants learned how to deal with stage fright and how to develop an authentic, relaxed and self-confident presentation style during a half-day workshop. Please download the workshop description.