Disruptions from 6 pmDefusing of an unexploded bomb near the Duisburg campus
During exploratory work on the A40, a 250-kilogram bomb from the Second World War was found today alongside the ‘Ruhrdeich’ road in Duisburg-Duissern. The unexploded bomb is expected to be defused today (30 April 2026) at 7 pm. As a result, the A3 and A40 motorways, among others, will be closed. Significant traffic disruption is therefore expected from this afternoon onwards.
Why we enjoy things we feel ashamed of
Watching reality TV, or spontaneously booking a cheap flight – many people are familiar with “guilty pleasures”, which seem like a phenomenon of the present. However, a new interdisciplinary research project shows that ambivalent moments of enjoyment have a long history.
Seeing with Different Eyes
Around 20 photographs by UDE students are featured in the exhibition “Seeing with Different Eyes,” portraying children who inspire with their joy for life despite illness or premature birth. On view until May 28, 2026, at Novitas BKK in Duisburg.
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