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Rektor Thomas Fetzer trägt einen blauen Anzug und steht lächelnd in den Arkaden im Ostflügel des Ehrenhofs.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Direct Line to the President: Next Office Hour on 5 October

Students and staff members have the opportunity to engage directly with the President in a dialog format.

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.

Lächelnde Frau in weißem Pullover sitzt entspannt in blauem Spenderstuhl, während eine Ärztin mit rotem Kreuz-Symbol im Hintergrund die Blutspende betreut.

Credit: DRK Blutspendedienst West

Blood Donation at the Schloss: Ten Minutes That Can Save Lives

The Student Committee at the University (AStA) and the Department of Safety and Security jointly call on members of the university community to participate in the upcoming blood donation drive organized by the German Red Cross (DRK). On 1 October, staff members and students will have the opportunity ...

Eine Person tippt auf einem silbernen Laptop.

Credit: Anna Logue

F*EX File Transfer – for sharing large files

The F*EX file exchange service allows members of the University of Mannheim to send and receive files of any size.

Auftritt des Uniorchesters. Notenblätter in Nahaufnahme und Publikum im Hintergrund

Credit: Katarzyna Paruszewska-Hamann

Join the University Orchestra: Auditions are Now Open

The Mannheim University Orchestra is looking for new members. Anyone who plays a symphonic instrument and has orchestral experience is welcome to join.

Drei Personen durchschneiden ein Eröffungsband in einem Fitnessstudion.

Credit: Alexander Münch

T1 FitnessGym Opens Its Doors

The University of Mannheim officially opened its new fitness center in the city center on 31 August with a ceremony. Around 70 guests celebrated the launch, and through 20 September, training at T1 FitnessGym is free of charge.

Credit: Alina Grolms

Uni-Fest on 12 September

On 12 September, the University of Mannheim invites you to this year's Uni-Fest in the east wing of the palace.

Frau mit schulterlangen Locken und blauem Blazer lächelt in die Kamera

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AI for Women: Opportunities and Challenges of AI for Women

The Business School invites you to the online event “AI for Women” on 22 September 2026: Christina Sontheim-Leven will show how women can use artificial intelligence strategically for their careers—and how to navigate bias in AI systems critically along the way.

Vier Saxofonisten sitzen nebeneinander, im Fokus des Bildes ist das Instrument eines Spielers.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Big Band Is Looking for Alto Saxophonist

The University's College Jazz Orchestra is looking for instrumentalists. There are vacancies for the instrument alto saxophone. Interested musicians can contact Jochen Welsch (jochen.welsch@uni-mannheim.de) by 28 August.

Personen sammeln Müll auf einem Hof ein.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Cleanup Event at the University of Mannheim

As part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region (MRN) Volunteer Days, a cleanup event around the Mannheim Schloss is planned again this year. The community cleanup will take place on 16 September.