Diversity at the University of Mannheim

Embracing diversity and inclusion

The University of Mannheim embraces and promotes diversity in all its forms, whether it be origin, identity, sexual orientation, ideology, ability or age: Our aim is to make the university a place where we actively oppose discrimination and stand up for diversity.

In March 2024, the University of Mannheim has completed the “Vielfalt gestalten” (“shaping diversity”) audit and has received the audit certificate. During the two-year audit process, employees of the university have developed an extensive catalog of measures to make the university more diverse. “Diversity does not end with the audit but is an ongoing task,” emphasizes Thomas Fetzer, President.

On this website, you will find contact persons providing advice and support as well as current information, developments, and events related to equal opportunity and diversity sensitivity.

Diversity news and events

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Apply now: FAiR@UMA – Support for women and FLINTA* researchers with significant family responsibilities

The University of Mannheim invites women and other FLINTA* researchers to apply for funding under the Professorinnenprogramm 2030. Applications are open until 8 May 2026. The FAiR@UMA (Family Assistance in Research) program supports women and other FLINTA* researchers with significant family ...

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Launch of Campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA”

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the university’s central equal opportunity commissioners—Professor Karin Hoisl and Christiane Koch—have launched the campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA” on LinkedIn. The posts included focus on successful female researchers ...

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Applications Now Open for acadeMIA, Career Development Program for Women and Other FLINTA* Doctoral Candidates

The University of Mannheim invites women and other FLINTA* individuals to apply for the one-year acadeMIA program. The program is open to doctoral candidates from all disciplines at the university. Applications are open through 10 April 2026.

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Women's quotas boost work engagement – if employees are aware of them

Women’s quotas can have an impact beyond simply ensuring a more balanced distribution of leadership positions. A study by researchers at the University of Mannheim and the Rotterdam School of Management shows that they can also boost employee engagement—but only if employees are aware of the ...

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Equal opportunity for all genders

Equal opportunity and the recognition of diversity are important goals of the university.

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Anti-discrimination

Taking a stand against any kind of discrimination – be it on individual, institutional, or societal level. Qualified staff members offer support for those affected by discrimination.

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Equal opportunity in education

Irrespective of their social background, everyone should have equal opportunity to study and reach career goals – we have implemented various measures to help to achieve this.

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Family-friendly university

We are continually developing our services for families to ensure that family, studies, professional life, and research can be reconciled.

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Cultural diversity

We are convinced that diversity and tolerance are crucial for our society. International research and teaching as well as integration and consulting services serve to promote these fundamental factors.

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Inclusion

Our goal is to enable and support equal participation in all areas. We are continuously working to reduce barriers in our offline and online services.

Whether it's gender, inequality and migration, body and gender in contemporary cinema or the stigmatization of ethnic groups in the German media – in research and teaching, we deal with the topic of diversity from a wide range of perspectives.