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28.3.-8.4.22: Festival contre le racism

The festival contre le racisme is a nationwide week of events full of culture, politics and information that deals with topics such as racism, discrimination, social exclusion, asylum and anti-Semitism. The AStA of the university has three interesting events ready for you.

Vier Studierende lernen auf dem Außengelände der Universität Mannheim

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International Weeks against Racism start on 14 March 2022

This year’s International Weeks Against Racism will take place from 14 to 27 March, in Germany under the motto “Haltung zeigen” (“show a stance”). Every year since 1979, campaigns have been held around the 21 March.

Vier Studierende laufen eine Treppe des B6-Bauteils der Uni Mannheim runter.

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Information for researchers who are in danger or have fled Ukraine about Funding programmes and scholarships

Please find below a brief overview of current funding opportunities for doctoral students and researchers who are in danger or have fled Ukraine. If you are in contact with refugee researchers and are looking for support, please do not hesitate to contact Department I – Research Funding.

Mehrere Frauen hören einer sprechenden Person aufmerksam zu.

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International Women’s Day

On 8 March 2022, the motto “Equality today for a sustainable future” will apply under the hashtag #breakthebias.

Portrait von Michele Tertilt. Sie trägt einen schwarzen Pollover sowie eine orange farbige Jacke und steht auf einer Grünfäche.

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Professor Tertilt Among the 100 Most Influential Women in German Economy

The German “Manager Magazin” journal distinguishes the Mannheim economist in their “female pioneers” category.

Student Summit. Streaming on February 4, 2022. LGBTQ+ students, professors, deans and allies You are invited to initiate change, work and learn together. Join us for talks. Workshops, panels and networking on all topics related to LGBTQ+ in higher education.

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Online-Conference: Student Summit by STICKS & STONES

STICKS & STONES is the largest LGBTIQ+ career fair in Europe and a project of UHLALA Group since 2009. The Student Summit is an online conference and focuses on university life and offers students, lecturers, university staff a platform for learning together, creating and sharing ideas, ...

Drei Personen sitzen an einem Tisch im Seminarraum, eine vierte steht davor und erklärt etwas

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Workshop „Female Talents in Science: Make Up Your Mind! #thepowerofconnection“

he workshop “Female Talents in Science: Make Up Your Mind! #thepowerofconnection” is part of the Female Science Talents program of the Falling Walls Foundation. It is aimed at young female scientists who are interested in clearly defining and learning about their professional goals and motivations.

The winners' podium with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

WUMANetzwerk is in the selection for the Impact of Diversity Award

The award recognizes remarkable diversity concepts, initiatives and dedicated individuals in 14 categories. WUMAN stands up for its values and goals in the category Gender Inclusion and is happy to be among the selection with so many great initiatives and companies.

Universität Mannheim mit Ehrenhof an einem bewölkten Tag

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Action day “No to harassment”

In the coming days and weeks, the University of Mannheim will be setting signs against violence and attacks.

Ein Regebogen ist mit Kreide oder Sprühfarbe auf den Asphalt vor dem Ehrenhof gemalt.

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Strengthen diversity! “Trans*Aktionswochen Rhein-Neckar” on the occasion of the “Transgender Day of Remembrance”

In the Rhine-Neckar region, the “Trans*Aktionswochen Rhein-Neckar” are taking place in 2021 around the “International Transgender Day of Remembrance” on 20 November.