Lectures and Events
Services we offer to our members include invitations to events such as the Schlossfest and the Universitätstag, as well as access to lectures by researchers of the university.
Castle festival “Schlossfest”
For 16 years, the University and the City of Mannheim have been welcoming first-year students and their families, citizens of Mannheim and university staff members at the Castle festival “Schlossfest”. It takes place on the first Saturday after classes begin, usually the first Saturday in September, and gives students the opportunity to introduce “their” university to their families and friends. But the castle festival is not only for students and staff members. The free cultural program is also open to all friends and partners of the university as well as all interested citizens. You are all invited to celebrate and exchange ideas in a festive atmosphere.
From noon to midnight, guests will enjoy a mix of art exhibitions, musical performances, academic presentations and a get-together. Members of Friends of the University Mannheim “Freunde der Universität Mannheim” will receive an invitation to this special event.
University Day
Each spring, about 180 invited guests from the worlds of science, business and society celebrate the Day of the University of Mannheim in the Rittersaal of the Schloss. The President of the University of Mannheim reflects on the university’s achievements during the past year. He also talks about the main priorities and challenges for the upcoming year, whether it concerns science, teaching and university administration or construction activities on campus. The visitors learn about key issues the University of Mannheim has dealt with and that will strongly affect it in the future. During the Castle festival, committed donors and supporters of the university are honored and teachers receive the Teaching Award for their excellent teaching performance. After that, university members and guests have the opportunity to engage in conversation.
Members of Friends of the University “Freunde der Universität Mannheim” will receive an invitation to this exclusive event.
General meeting
The annual general meeting of the Friends of the University of Mannheim is a special event that offers members the opportunity to exchange ideas, make new contacts and look back on the past year together. Current and future projects that support the university and its students are discussed in a festive setting.
An integral part of the event are exciting presentations on various topics that provide insights into scientific or university-related developments. Professors as well as students and external experts have the opportunity to speak.
Of course, there will also be plenty to eat and drink: catering will be provided during the event so that guests can chat and share their experiences in a pleasant atmosphere.
The Members' Meeting is not only an important platform for exchange, but also a sign of solidarity with the University of Mannheim. It offers all participants the opportunity to play an active role in shaping and promoting university projects.
This special day strengthens the network of Friends of the University and contributes to the continued support of the University of Mannheim as a place of excellent education and research.
