Sustainability at the University of Mannheim

Transforming the economy and society sustainably is one of the pressing global challenges of our time. Climate change, human rights violations and scarcer resources are just some aspects of this problem. The University of Mannheim, which has a profile characterized by the economic and social sciences, sees it as its task to help overcome this challenge. Our research and teaching can make powerful contributions. In addition, we also rely on research findings in our own actions and thus strive to be a pioneer in implementing innovative measures.

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We are guided by research findings in making our own processes more sustainable. The effectiveness of the measures taken is the main focus. This is how we combine research and practice.

Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer, Executive Vice President, and Professor Moritz Fleischmann, Vice President for Sustainability and International Affairsn

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Zwei Studierende sitzen nebeneinander an einem Tisch und schauen gemeinsam auf einen Laptop.

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New Program for the Studium Generale

The program for the Studium Generale in the fall semester is online. Registration starts on 31 August at noon.

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New Study: How Carbon Accounting Rules Shape Incentives for Hydrogen Production

A new study by University of Mannheim researchers Gunther Glenk, Philip Holler, and Stefan Reichelstein examines how the assessment of carbon emissions affects the incentives for the production of electrolytic hydrogen. Its key finding: even stringent accounting rules generally provide sufficient ...

Personen sammeln Müll auf einem Hof ein.

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Cleanup Event at the University of Mannheim

As part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region (MRN) Volunteer Days, a cleanup event around the Mannheim Schloss is planned again this year. The community cleanup will take place on 16 September.

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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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Prof. Ulrich Wagner. Er steht freundlich dreinblickend in blauem Hemd vor einem Baum.

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I will make a difference by researching and teaching how environmental policies can be as effective as needed and as affordable as possible.

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Prof. Ulrich Wagner, Ph.D.

Professor of Quantitative Economics

María Jesús Collado. Sie lehnt freundlich dreinblickend an einem Baum. Sie trägt einen dunkelblauen Anzug.

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I will make a difference by organizing the certificate program “Studium Oecologicum” to teach students about sustainability.

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María Jesús Collado

Director Studium Generale

Prof. Dr. Ilze Plavgo. Sie steht lächelnd vor einem Baum und trägt einen rot gemusterten Blazer.

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I will make a difference by assessing what social policies in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa can do to reduce existing inequalities in education and in the labor market.

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Prof. Dr. Ilze Plavgo

Junior professor of Sociology of the Welfare State

Bernward Gesang. Bernward Gesang trägt ein blaues Hemd und steht vor einem grünen Hintergrund.

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I will make a difference by researching and teaching climate ethics, giving talks about the topic, making regular donations, and paying attention to my lifestyle.

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Prof. Dr. Bernward Gesang

Chair of Philosophy II

Creating a sustainable economy and society is an urgent challenge for us all. In the “#SustainableUniMA – I will make a difference by ...” campaign, members of the University of Mannheim are facing this challenge and provide an answer in the form of a personal statement.

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