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Open Science Office at the University of Mannheim Made Permanent

The Open Science Office at the University of Mannheim, founded in 2021, will be made permanent after three years of start-up funding. This decision underlines the University's clear commitment to transparent and reproducible research and its active role in promoting Open Science.

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University of Mannheim Is Part of the National Research Hub Neuroethics

The aim of the new Research Hub Neuroethics (RHUNE) is to create and promote a strong and sustainable network for neuroethics research in Germany and to increase the visibility of German neuroethics research internationally. Mannheim researcher Philipp Kellmeyer contributes to the establishment of ...

Einige Personen sitzen auf Stufen neben einem Fluss. Links von den Stufen ist eine Brücke.

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ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week in Toulouse

University of Toulouse Capitole poses challenges on the topic of “Climate Change & Sustainability” from 26 to 31 May 2024. The application deadline is March 20.

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Social Acceptance of Immigrants Working as Politicians or Judges Is Low

Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful – and not, because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new study, conducted by researchers of the University of Mannheim and ...

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Professorinnenprogramm 2030: University Supports Women in Academia

The University of Mannheim’s equal opportunity strategy convinced in the first round of the Professorinnenprogramm 2030.

Fünf lächelnde Personen tragen schicke Kleidung und stehen nebeneinander. Alle tragen einen Lanyard der Universität LUIIS.

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ENGAGE.EU Summer School in Toulouse

The upcoming Summer School on 'Artificial Intelligence and Societal Challenges' takes place in June at the Université Toulouse Capitole in France. Apply until 17 March 2024.

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Diversity at the University of Mannheim: New Website Bundles Diversity Offers

Since December 2021, the University of Mannheim has been taking part in the diversity audit process “Vielfalt gestalten” (shaping diversity) offered by the Stifterverband. Its aim is to make the university a place where we actively oppose discrimination and stand up for diversity.

University of Mannheim Supports #Zusammenland – Vielfalt macht uns stark” Campaign

The University of Mannheim participates in the #ZUSAMMENLAND – Vielfalt macht uns stark” (Diversity makes us strong) campaign, which was initiated by the news outlets DIE ZEIT, Handelsblatt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Tagesspiegel, WirtschaftsWoche, and Ströer. Together with around 500 companies, higher ...

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President Dr. Thomas Puhl Earns Second-Highest Score in the “University President of the Year” Survey

For the fourth time in a row, the members of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV)) see Puhl in the top group of university presidents.

Impact of discrimination on mental health

Up to now, there was some indication that discrimination negatively affects a person’s mental health and well-being. With a meta study, female researchers of the University of Mannheim show the clear negative effects of discrimination for the first time.