Designed as an international Institute for Advanced Study, the College for Social Sciences and Humanities promotes excellence in research. It provides a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and facilitates international collaboration among outstanding scholars. The College is part of the Research Alliance Ruhr, a cross-university initiative founded in 2021 under the umbrella of the University Alliance Ruhr.
The first group of international Senior Fellows has completed their research stays at the College. What are their perspectives on their hosting institution, the University Alliance Ruhr, and the Ruhr region? In this interview, the visiting researchers share their impressions, personal views, and experiences.
A Social Innovation Digital Ecosystem is a dynamic community of actors united by a common goal, addressing societal challenges through a collaborative, inclusive, and open process. This policy brief provides recommendations for practitioners and policymakers for developing these ecosystems.
Writing for publication and securing research funding are crucial skills for academics and researchers. How can early-career scholars successfully plan and navigate their publication projects and grant applications? Read some recommendations in this interview with senior and junior researchers, based on a seminar organised by Senior Fellow Manuel Souto-Otero.
Three senior research professorships and three research groups form the backbone of research activities at the College, complemented by joint projects of international Senior Fellows and UA Ruhr researchers. High-profile scholars benefit from excellent conditions and strong networks, allowing them to focus on cutting-edge research.
Through its international Senior Fellowship Programme, the College invites up to 20 visiting scholars per year. Senior Fellows have the liberty to pursue pioneering research projects in collaboration with tandem partners of the UA Ruhr over the course of six months.
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College for Social Sciences and Humanities
UA Ruhr | Research Alliance
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45127 Essen, Germany
