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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News

Ein Schild in den Katakomben weist auf die Diversity Week hin

Credit: Alexander Münch

Perspectives Matter – Action Week on Diversity, Participation, and Equal Opportunity

From 19 to 22 October 2026, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and the Mannheim University Library invite the university community to discuss diversity, participation, and equal opportunity at the University of Mannheim—both online and on campus.

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.

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Events

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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

Britta Düvelmeyer trägt ein rosa-blau kariertes Hemd. Sie lächelt und steht vor einem Baum und einer grünen Wiese.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

I will make a difference by biking to work every day — in all weathers.

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Britta Düvelmeyer

Deputy Director Department VI

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

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

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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Decarbonization Seminar

Perspectives Matter. Action Week for Diversity, ...

Exploring Mindfulness: Cultivating Present Moment Awareness

Exploring Mindfulness: Cultivating Present Moment Awareness

Decarbonization Seminar

Decarbonization Seminar

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