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.

Credit: Anna Logue

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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Credit: Alexander Münch

Exhibition Trash People

From 28 September to 15 October, the university is hosting an anniversary exhibition by performance artist HA Schult, entitled “Trash People – 30 Years Around the World”, in the east wing of the Schloss. An accompanying program, featuring the artist himself, rounds off the exhibition.

Eine Frauenhand entnimmt einen Tampon aus einem Spender.

Credit: Alexander Münch und Joseline Weinberg

Menstrual Products on Campus Remain Free

The University of Mannheim will continue to offer free menstrual products for students on campus. This decision follows the positive results of a one-year pilot project.

Cleanup-Teilnehmer Steffen Hoffmann lächelt in die Kamera

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Campus Cleanup: 50 Volunteers Take Part

This year, 50 volunteers helped clear the campus of months' worth of litter during the annual cleanup campaign. The event on 16 September was fully booked weeks in advance.

An einer grünen Wand hängen mehrere große Grafiken mit Infotext.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Five New Exhibitions at the University

With no fewer than five new exhibitions, the University of Mannheim is expanding its cultural program at the Schloss. The exhibitions explore socially relevant topics as well as regional art history and student creativity and achievement.

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Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer. Sie steht locker da und lächelt. Sie trägt eine rosa und gelb gemusterte Bluse.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

I will make a difference by supporting sustainability ideas proposed by the university’s administration, e.g., for lighting and paper consumption.

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Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer

Executive Vice President

Wanja Pasdzierny. Wanja Pasdzierny trägt ein dunkel gemustertes Hemd und lächelt.

Credit: Frederic Hemler

I will make a difference by promoting sustainability in local politics as member of the district advisory council and as candidate for the Mannheim city council.

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Wanja Pasdzierny

Student, State examination in Law

Ekaterina Savchenko trägt ein blau-weißes Oberteil und steht vor Bäumen auf der Mensawiese.

Credit: Alexander Münch

I make a difference by doing climate-related research and by actively working to minimize my personal CO2 footprint.

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Ekaterina Savchenko

Doctoral student

Prof. Henning Hillmann. Er schaut freundlich drein und trägt ein blaues Jacket über einem gestreiften Hemd.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

I will make a difference by looking for local and regional products when shopping for food.

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Prof. Henning Hillmann, Ph.D.

Former Vice President for Research and Early-Stage Researchers (2021–2024)

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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