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ENGAGE.EU Expedition+ in Vaasa

Topic: European Societal Engagement on Energy Poverty & Crisis Application deadline: 30 January 2026

Drei Personen sitzen nebeinander auf einer Steinmauer. Zwei Personen schauen in einen Ordner, während die andere Person auf ihren Laptop blickt.

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ENGAGE.EU Study Tour in Tilburg

Three-day study trip from April 14–16 to Tilburg University in the Netherlands on the topic of “Management of Diversity.” The application deadline is January 26.

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Radicalism, Extremism, Fundamentalism: International Study Finds Numerous Commonalities—and Certain Differences

Extremist or fundamentalist attitudes threaten democracies and peaceful coexistence. For the first time, a large-scale, systematic, and cross-national study paints a comprehensive picture.

Ein gelber Koffer, ein Arm mit roter Handtasche und Kinder, die "Vier gewinnt" spielen.

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Kids' University in spring 2026

Three exciting lectures for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Prof. Debus steht vor dem Schloss und lächelt. Er trägt blauen Anzug und ein weißes Hemd.

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Marc Debus Appointed Editor-in-Chief

The Mannheim scientist has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Politische Vierteljahresschrift/German Political Science Quarterly since January 2026.

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New Studium Generale Program

The course program for the upcoming spring semester has been published. Starting on 2 February, students of the University of Mannheim as well as all those interested from outside the university can register for courses in the fields of language, IT, and communication.

Portrait von Tabea Bucher-Koenen. Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse sowie einen dunkelblauen Blazer und sitzt mit gefaltetenen Händen in einem leeren Hörsaal.

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Tabea Bucher-Koenen Appointed to Pension Commission

On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the Federal Government announced the creation of its Pension Commission. A total of 13 experts are to present a package of measures aimed at making the pension system future-proof and fair across generations by June 30, 2026. The newly established commission, whose ...

Ein Kind kippt Sand aus einem Spielzeug-Laster.

More Pressure, Fewer Children: How Competition Between Parents Is Lowering the Birth Rate

A new study by Mannheim economist Michèle Tertilt and colleagues shows: social comparison between parents and competition for the best education for their children result in families planning or having fewer children.

Zwei Personen umarmen sich. Eine Person steht mit dem Rücken zur Kamera, die andere Person lächelt.

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Compassion Makes People Happy

A new study by psychologists at the University of Mannheim shows: people who treat others with compassion also benefit themselves—psychologically, socially, and emotionally. The findings of this meta-study are based on an analysis of more than 40 studies and have now been published in Scientific ...

In einem Flur hängen Bilder an der Wand.

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New Exhibition: “Spitzenklasse – im Studium und Spitzensport 3.0”

The exhibition “Spitzenklasse – im Studium und Spitzensport 3.0” has been on display on the first floor of Ehrenhof Ost since 22 October 2025.