The RUB will be closed over Christmas and New Year, and the Research Data Services (RDS) team will also be taking a winter break. We will not be available from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 .

From 5 January 2026, we will assist you with our services again.

If you require assistance with basic technical services, please also note the following announcement regarding IT.SERVICES' Christmas break: https://www.it-services.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/news/news00622.html.de

The Research Data Services team wishes you a wonderful and relaxing holiday season and a happy New Year 🌟