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Credit: Katrin Glückler
Cultural Events in Spring
Concerts and performances by University Orchestra, Big Band, Unitheater and University Choir
Zwei Studierende sitzen mit ihren Laptops auf einer Bank im Grünen. Sie lächeln.
Credit: Anna Logue
Laptop Donation for Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship Holders
The Mannheimer Versicherung AG has donated ten laptops for students of the University of Mannheim.
Eine dunkelblaue Farbfläche.
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 ...
Ein Stapel grüner Akten liegt auf dem Tisch
Credit: Felix Zeiffer
GBP Monitor Report April: Most Tax Experts Are in Favor of Reducing Business Taxes
The recently adopted Growth Opportunities Act was designed to increase competitiveness and investment incentives. But are the tax measures of the law sufficient to achieve these goals? The current survey of the German Business Panels (GBP) shows that this is not the case. The GBP data show that ...
Credit: Europe Direct Karlsruhe
EurVote Quiznight – get informed, get involved!
On Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m., participants will receive a brief presentation on the European elections and their significance for European citizens.
Die künftigen Prorektor*innen der Universität Mannheim stehen nebeneinander in einem Flur.
Credit: Alexander Münch
Senate of the University of Mannheim Has Elected New Vice Presidents / Digitalization and Diversity Will Be Integrated More Deeply into the Work of the President's Office
• Professor Dr. Jutta Mata, Professor Dr. Heiko Paulheim and Professor Dr. Cornelia Ruhe will become new members of the President's Office on 1 October 2024 • Professor Dr. Moritz Fleischmann has been re-elected

Events

05

May

5:00 p.m.

Aula

Semester Concert of the University Orchestra

Under the direction of Manus O'Donnell, the university orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Elgar and Fauré.

17:00
Aula

06

May

5:15 p.m.
‐
6:30 p.m.

online
Zacharias Sautner

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

06

May

7:00 p.m.
‐
9:00 p.m.

B6, 30–32 im, Seminarraum 008.1 – 008.3

EurVote Quiznight

Informative evening on the European elections followed by an entertaining quiz.

19:00 – 21:00
B6, 30–32 im, Seminarraum 008.1 – 008.3

06

May

8:00 p.m.

Aula

Semester Concert of the University Orchestra

Under the direction of Manus O'Donnell, the university orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Elgar and Fauré.

20:00
Aula

07

May

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

Lecture series
A 5,6 Room A 231
Claudia Diehl (University of Konstanz)

MZES-Colloquium: 'Contented Female Worker' or '(Gender) Discrimination' Paradox?

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

08

May

6:30 p.m.
‐
8:00 p.m.

Talk
Lecture Hall, ZKM
Alexander Peterhänsel, OTH Amberg-Weiden und Jörn Müller-Quade, KIT

Art-Science Talk: How do we vote?

The evening is part of the project digilog@bw, a research network of Baden-Württemberg universities, research institutions and the ZKM.

18:30 – 20:00
Lecture Hall, ZKM

13

May

5:30 p.m.
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7:15 p.m.

Talk
Aula of the University of Mannheim (Schloss Ostflügel, 1. OG)
Prof. Dr. Svenja Behrendt, Prof. Dr. Angela Borgstedt, Prof. Dr. Philipp Gassert, Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Grüner, Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Schmitt-Beck

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

Researchers of the University of Mannheim will discuss with panelists and the audience whether the Basic Law can withstand current challenges.

17:30 – 19:15
Aula of the University of Mannheim (Schloss Ostflügel, 1. OG)
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