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Ein Passagierflugzeug fliegt über einer Wolkendecke, die den Sonnenuntergang reflektiert.

Credit: 123rf/lello4d

University of Mannheim Adopts New Incentive Scheme to Reduce Aviation-Related CO₂ Emissions

The incentive scheme is intended to help reduce the amount of air travel.

Im Vordergrund sind mehrere Container zu sehen. Im Hintergrund fahren durch einen Handelskanal mehrere Containerschiffe.

Credit: 123rf Igor Groshev

The Top 10 Percent Are the Main Beneficiaries of Globalization

A study of Dr. Valentin Lang, junior professor of Political Economy at the University of Mannheim, and his co-author Marina M. Tavares of the International Monetary Fund shows that the top ten percent of the national income distributions, in particular, have benefited from globalization.

Eine Person steckt einen blauen Umschlag in eine Wahlurne.

Credit: Alexander Münch

European Elections: App Helps Undecided Voters

The EU&I app helps you to compare your own positions with the parties running in the European elections. Two doctoral students of the University of Mannheim were involved in developing the EU-wide app.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

Cultural Events in Spring

Concerts and performances by University Orchestra, Big Band, Unitheater and University Choir

Drei Personen stehen lächelnd auf der Treppe im Schloss Ostflügel. Alle drei sind dunkel gekleidet und halten Laptops in der Hand.

Credit: Patrick Kullmann

Laptop Donation for Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship Holders

The Mannheimer Versicherung AG has donated ten laptops for students of the University of Mannheim.

Police Operation at the University

On Tuesday evening, 23 April 2024, the University of Mannheim was the scene of a major police operation. A man armed with a machete was found in areas of the Ostflügel, whereupon the police were called to the scene. When the forces arrived, they were threatened and, in the further course, the ...

Credit: Pitsch22/123rf

Panel Discussion: Is Germany’s Basic Law Fit for the Challenges of Today?

On 23 May 2024, Germany celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Basic Law. The Basic Law is the basis for protecting individual freedom, equality, and dignity of all citizens – values which are increasingly questioned by extremist parties and their supporters. On Monday, 13 May, researchers of the ...

Events

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May

Taster Courses in the Spring Semester 2024

Taster courses enable you to get a good idea of life at the University of Mannheim. Attend lectures during the regular semester and get a first impression of studying and everyday life on campus in Mannheim.

21

May

1:45 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.

Lecture series

A 5,6 Room A 231

Ilze Plavgo (University of Mannheim)

MZES-Colloquium “Transition into Parenthood, National Family Policies and Between-Class Inequality”

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.

13:45 – 15:15

A 5,6 Room A 231

22

May

5:15 p.m.

Lecture

Schloss, O 138 (Fuchs-Festsaal)

Sabine von Mering

Promise Motivation: Films with Good News about Climate Change

Films about climate change, whether they present the reality of scientific scenarios or feature fictional dystopian futures, tend to be dark and gloomy, and viewers may feel discouraged from taking action. In this…

17:15

Schloss, O 138 (Fuchs-Festsaal)

27

May

5:15 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.

Seminar

O 135

Antoine Dechezleprêtre

Decarbonization Seminar

The Decarbonization Seminar hosts speakers and participants from academia and industry to discuss latest advances and challenges associated with the transition towards a decarbonized energy economy. Topics include the…

17:15 – 18:30

O 135

28

May

12:00 p.m.
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1:30 p.m.

Lecture series

A 5,6 Room A 231

Dan Miodownik (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

MZES-Colloquium

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.

12:00 – 13:30

A 5,6 Room A 231

05

Jun

2:00 p.m.
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5:30 p.m.

Workshop

O 048

Intensive course for study orientation

Help with choosing a course of study: Get to know your skills and interests better and receive support in decision-making.

14:00 – 17:30

O 048

10

Jun

5:15 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.

Seminar

O 129, Schloss Ostflügel

Ivo Welch

Decarbonization Seminar

The Decarbonization Seminar hosts speakers and participants from academia and industry to discuss latest advances and challenges associated with the transition towards a decarbonized energy economy. Topics include the…

17:15 – 18:30

O 129, Schloss Ostflügel

12

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31

Taster Courses in the Spring Semester 2024

21

1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.

MZES-Colloquium “Transition into Parenthood, National Family Policies and Between-Class Inequality”

22

5:15 p.m.

Promise Motivation: Films with Good News about Climate Change

27

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Decarbonization Seminar

28

12:00 p.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m.

MZES-Colloquium

05

2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m.

Intensive course for study orientation

10

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Decarbonization Seminar

1:45 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.

5:15 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.

12:00 p.m.
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1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.
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5:30 p.m.

5:15 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.