Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is a public research university in Bochum, Germany, founded in 1962. It spans multiple faculties across the natural sciences, engineering, and related disciplines, with established strengths in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and catalysis.

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Relevant to the chemical industry, RUB conducts fundamental and applied research, develops technologies, and educates scientists and engineers. Its institutes and laboratories work on areas such as catalysis, sustainable synthesis, reaction engineering, electrochemistry, and advanced materials, and often collaborate with external research organizations and industrial partners in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

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8 October 2026
Genentech: FDA approves Tecentriq plus fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin as adjuvant for stage III dMMR colon cancer

FDA backs first adjuvant immunotherapy regimen for stage III dMMR colon cancer after ATOMIC showed a 50% reduction in recurrence or death with Tecentriq added to chemotherapy.

14 October 2025
Evonik Oxeno Develops Process to Use CO₂ in Chemical Production

A new catalyst system uses CO₂ and green hydrogen to produce chemicals, replacing toxic carbon monoxide and enhancing sustainability in the chemical industry.