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Das Mannheimer Barockschloss und der Ehrenhof unter blauem Himmel.
Credit: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg

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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.
Porträtbild von Emine Ari. Sie steht in einem Park, trägt eine Brille, offene Haare und ein blaues Oberteil.
Credit: Fatih Erol
States of Emergency and the Rise of Militias: New Research Project at the University of Mannheim
Emine Ari, Ph.D., will spend two years investigating how states of emergency shape the way governments respond to political resistance. In particular, she examines why some governments rely on militias to suppress opposition and how this strategy changes when a state of emergency is declared. The ...
ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme in Digital Transformation – Apply now
Master's program with a summer seminar in Barcelona. Applications are open until October 27.
Drei Studierende siten in einem Café und blicken auf ein Tablet, das ein junger Mann in der Hand hält.
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ENGAGE.EU Winter Schools in Toulouse und Mannheim
The application period ends on 15 October. Participation is free.
Ein junger Mann sitzt auf dem Boden in einer Zimmerecke und hält das Gesicht vergraben in den angezogenen Beinen. Das Bild vermittelt einen traurigen Teenager.
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Childhood trauma and depression: gender differences in exposure and disease burden
A recent analysis of the German National Cohort (NAKO) shows that people who experienced trauma such as abuse or neglect during their childhood or adolescence were around twice as likely to develop depression in adulthood – women affected more frequently than men. Among others, health psychologist ...
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.
Porträt von zwei Männern. Sie stehen vor einem bunten Gemälde, tragen dunkle Anzüge und lachen in die Kamera.
Credit: Alexander Münch
Joachim Lutz Elected for a Second Term of Office as Dean of the University of Mannheim Business School
The Business School at the University of Mannheim is committed to continuity at the top: On 24 September, Joachim Lutz was unanimously reelected as dean for another six years. His second term of office begins on 1 October 2026.

Events

28 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Schloss Ost

Exhibition: HA Schult – Trash People: 30 Years Around the World

Schloss Ost

The internationally renowned performance artist HA Schult is one of the most significant figures in environmental and conceptual art. During the fall semester, he will be exhibiting some of his “Trash People” in the…

12 Oct 2026
5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.
Seminar series
O 133
Todd Gerarden

Decarbonization Seminar

Seminar series
O 133

In this series of lectures, speakers and participants from academia and industry discuss the latest developments and challenges relating to the transition to a decarbonised economy.

13 Oct 2026
1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.
Lecture series
A231 (A5, 6)
Fenella Fleischmann

What Research on Immigrant Religion Can Teach Us About Religion as a Social Boundary in Contemporary…

Lecture series
A231 (A5, 6)

Public lecture by Fenella Fleischmann (University of Amsterdam) as part of the MZES Speaker Series.

13 Oct 2026
5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:45 p.m.
Guest lecture
O 131
Prof. Dr. Jörg Löschke

Warum wir am Guten festhalten. Wertkonservatismus und Handlungsfähigkeit. (Why We Hold On to What Is…

Guest lecture
O 131

Guest lecture by the Department of Philosophy

13 Oct 2026
6:00 p.m.
FUCHS Festsaal (O 138 Schloss Ost)

ABSOLVENTUM Mentoring Day

FUCHS Festsaal (O 138 Schloss Ost)

Information on the mentoring program by ABSOLVENTUM

19 Oct – 22 Oct 2026
Universität Mannheim (ExpLAB und Online)
Dr. Anna Adendorf, Dr. Izadora Silva Pimenta, Viktor Boecking (UB)

Perspectives Matter. Action Week for Diversity, Participation, and Equal Opportunities

Universität Mannheim (ExpLAB und Online)

Different perspectives shape how we conduct research, teach, learn, and work. From 19 to 22 October 2026, the University of Mannheim invites you to its action week for diversity, participation, and equal opportunities. 

19 Oct 2026
4:30 p.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Information event
online

Info Session MMM

Information event
online

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