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Auf der Bühne steht der Universitätschor mit Dirigent, im Vordergrund sieht man das Publikum, das zuhört.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

Semester Concerts and Theatre Performances

Student organizations from the cultural sector are inviting you to their concerts and performances.

Ein Student sitzt in der Mitte eines leeren Hörsaals und liest im FORUM 1/2026.

Credit: Alexander Münch

New Edition: University Magazine FORUM 1/2026 Published

The magazine with the focus “Taking the Chair: Women Professors at Mannheim” is now available on campus and can also be read online.

Portrait von Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi. Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse und einen schwarzen Blazer und steht lächelnd vor dem Schloss.

Credit: Anna Logue

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi Appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board at the Federal Ministry of Finance

Since 13 April 2026, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF). The appointment was made by Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, Member of the German Bundestag.

Vier Personen sitzen in einem Seminarraum

Credit: Anna Logue

University of Mannheim Part of EU-Funded Doctoral Network for the First Time

A total of ten European universities have formed the “MultiLAwa – Multilingual Language Awareness in the European Digital Society” network. It is funded with EUR 4.35 million under the EU’s “Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions” program.

Frankreichs Präsident Macron und die Mitglieder des U7+ Steering Committees stehen vor dem Elysée Palast

U7+ Alliance of World Universities: Universities are calling for closer cooperation between policymakers and higher education institutions

More than 30 members of the international university alliance U7+ met this week ahead of the G7 summit in France / Universities call on G7 governments to hold national and international consultations on AI and democracy / Reception hosted by President Macron

Drei blaue Luftballons, auf einem steht Carer Fair. Im Hintergrund sieht man verschwommen zwei Personen und das Schloss.

Credit: Career Network Universität Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH

From 21–23 April, the university's own company contact fair Career Fair UniMA will take place on the university campus.

Porträt von Sara, die einen dunklen Blazer und eine getönte Brille trägt, gelockte Haare hat und vor Abbildungen antiker Statuen steht.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.

Prof. Kogan trägt ein rotes Oberteil und eine Brille.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Federal Ministry of the Interior Appoints Professor Irena Kogan to Expert Council on Integration and Migration

Since 1 April, the professor of Sociology and Societal Comparisons and former director of the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) has been a member of the independent, interdisciplinary body that provides research-based policy advice.

Credit: ENGAGE.EU / University Ramon Llull

ENGAGE.EU Summer Programs 2026: Study, Travel and Grow Across Europe

ENGAGE.EU is opening doors this summer, offering Bachelor's and Master's students the opportunity to gain international experience, expand their academic horizons, and connect with peers from across Europe.

Außenansicht des Mannheimer Schloss. Davor Bäume auf einer Wiese und zwei wehende Universitätsflaggen.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

New Funding Program: “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”

With the new funding program “Initiatives in Equal Opportunity,” the Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioners at the University of Mannheim now supports activities and projects by academic and non-academic staff that advance gender equality.