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Cluster of Excellence RESOLV
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RESOLV is a #ClusterOfExcellence #Exzellenzcluster in the German #ruhrarea. 200 #solvation scientists explore #solvent effects in #chemistry #biology #physics
🌊🎧 Did you know we can hear polymer-water interactions?

Researchers from @ruhr-uni-bochum.de and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign turned PNIPAM’s collapse into sound, revealing water’s role. A new way to ‘see’ molecular changes!

Read more: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

#SolvationScience
February 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
"Think.Try.Transform"

RESOLV spokesperson Martina Havenith meets former RUB rector Elmar Weiler on the new podcast of Ruhr Innovation Lab. The two researchers explain how an idea became a cross-university research cluster and how it works.

thinktrytransform-der-podcast.podigee.io/2-vom-antrag...
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Start of RESOLV’s third funding period

With the beginning of the new year, the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV has officially started its third funding period (2026 to 2032) with new Research Areas.

Learn more about our new Research Areas: www.solvation.de/research

#SolvationScience
January 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Research opportunities for researchers at risk

RESOLV supports at-risk researchers who can no longer pursue their work in their home countries due to persecution or violence.

You can apply at any time. Details how to apply can be found here: www.solvation.de/education/re...

#SolvationScience
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🎄 Season's Greetings 🎄

We did it again!

This has been a very successful year for the RESOLV team. Thank you all for your continued support and numerous contributions.

Looking forward to the start of a new era in 2026. 🚀

We wish you all the best and a successful new year! 🍀
December 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes visits RESOLV
Last week, the North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Culture and Science visited us. A laboratory tour and discussions with our scientists provided insights into solvation research and plans for speeding up the transfer of research results into practice.
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Academia meets industry
Yesterday, we welcomed around 100 scientists and company representatives to celebrate the World Science Day for Peace and Development at our annual networking event. This year’s focus: young researchers and career opportunities in industry.
#SolvationScience #WorldScienceDay
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Dual degree graduation at RESOLV

Recently, our first dual degree student completed successfully his master’s degree. Congratulations!

www.solvation.de/news/current...

#SolvationScience
November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On 08th July RESOLV hosted the Summer Optica Summit. Thanks to all the participants and speakers!

www.solvation.de/news/current...
July 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Despite its abundance, there are still many unanswered questions about water's behaviour. RESOLV doctoral researcher Adrian Buchmann explains in his Science Slam how science is trying to unravel the mystery of water. Watch the full video!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0FJ...
May 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We made it! Thanks to everybody in this wonderful team!
May 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#GirlsDay2025: RESOLV opened its labs for 21 girls. They had fun listening to a lecture, touring the RUB Campus, and spending a few hours in our labs, experiencing what science is made of. Thanks to all the participants! We are looking forward to seeing you again! #krusslab.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM