Conferences can be stressful from time to time. Too many talks, social events, new people to meet. Thinking about that, we list below some places to calm your mind, find your peace or finish those slides that need a last minute addition.
Library (UB) - the upper levels of the library offer quiet working areas. You can also grab a coffee at the library cafe Edwards.
Enjoy nature in the botanical garden, which is right behind the Mensa: https://www.boga.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/bg/besucher/anfahrt/index.html.en. The opening hours are from 9:00 to 18:00.
Find a colorful couch on the upper level of the Mensa and have a drink from A_KAFFEE.
or, have a walk around the campus, and for example, relax under a tree in front of the Q-West.
The organizers are also open to being asked directly recommendations of quiet places if you feel the need to quiet down. Don't hesitate to approach us!
The RUB has two restaurants in the same building as the Venue, the Mensa and the Rote Beete (vegan restaurant). Another option for lunch is the Q-West, located close to the MA building and also offers coffees and dinner options.
You can also grab foods and snacks at the many cafes around the campus: https://www.akafoe.de/essen/mensen-und-cafeterien.
Close to the Ruhr Universität train station is the UniCenter, where you find supermarkets, a pharmacy, some utility stores, restaurants and a swimming pool.