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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Sustainability Award from the Mannheim Business Development

The Department of Economic and Structural Development will award 500 euros to one Bachelor's and one Master's or admission thesis that deals with the topic of sustainability. The submission deadline is 31 July 2026.

Ein gelber Koffer, ein Arm mit roter Handtasche und Kinder, die "Vier gewinnt" spielen.

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Kids' University in spring 2026

Three exciting lectures for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Zwei junge Menschen fahren auf dem Fahrrad an einem Uni-Gebäude vorbei.

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Students at the University of Mannheim are Using Environmentally Friendly Ways of Getting Around

The results of the latest student survey show: Many students are already very environmentally friendly when it comes to getting around. About half of the participants live less than 5 km from the university. Around a third of them commute to university on foot or by bike, more than half of them use ...

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Extreme Weather Events in Summer 2025: Europe Faces Long-Term Losses of 126 Billion Euros

Heat waves, droughts, and floods affected around a quarter of EU regions in the summer of 2025. A new extended study by Dr. Sehrish Usman from the University of Mannheim and economists from the European Central Bank shows: The economic consequences are considerable – with estimated losses of 43 ...

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Clara Schünemann. Sie steht unter einem Baum und lächelt, dabei trägt sie ein schwarz-beige gemustertes Oberteil.

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I will make a difference by integrating environmental protection into my daily life and by not buying fast fashion or a car.

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Clara Schünemann

Student, B.A. Culture and Economy: German Studies

Veronique Embach. Sie lehnt lächelnd an einem Baum. Ihre Haare sind hochgesteckt, sie trägt eine Brille und einen dunklen Cardigan über dem türkisfarbenen Oberteil.

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I will make a difference by actively promoting projects that make the university more innovative – such as introducing the digital business travel management.

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Veronique Embach

Deputy Equal Opportunity Commissioner for non-academic staff members (administration, library, and University IT)

Rezvan Derayati steht vor dem grünen Hintergrund der Mensawiese und lächelt in die Kamera. Sie trägt einen hellen Mantel und einen locker gebundenen Hijab.

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I make a difference by researching the economic potential of green hydrogen, a critical element in advancing the energy transition.

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Rezvan Derayati

Doctoral student

Philip Holler trägt ein dunkelblaues T-Shirt und steht vor einem Baum auf der Mensawiese. Er lächelt in die Kamera.

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I will make a difference by researching the economic efficiency of new decarbonization technologies.

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Philip Holler

Doctoral student

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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