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Eine Gruppe Menschen sitzt und steht nebeneinander. Sie haben alle gute Laune und freuen sich.

Credit: Nida Karuserci

Mannheim University Theater Is Looking for New Members

The Mannheim University Theater (Unitheater) is looking for new actors and staff for the performance in spring 2026.

Uni-Fest at the University of Mannheim on 6 September

On 6 September, the University of Mannheim invites the public to the Uni-Fest – a new format blending science, music, and partying to mark the beginning of the new semester. Under the theme “Celebrate. Research. Together.”, guests can expect a diverse program featuring scientific talks and ...

Modernes, graues Gebäude der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien.

ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna: Application deadline extended

An intensive, one-week program in September for students and doctoral candidates with a focus on migration and displacement. Application until 24 August extended.

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

GBP Monitor August: German Businesses Remain Skeptical After First 100 Days of Chancellor Merz

A new survey by the German Business Panel (GBP) at the University of Mannheim shows that German businesses view the economic policy direction of the new government only moderately positively. In particular, skepticism is high regarding the planned corporate tax reform—and the ongoing trade dispute ...

Studierende unterhalten sich und lachen dabei.

Credit: Anna Logue

Studium Generale: Language courses at reduced prices for ENGAGE.EU languages

The program for the Studium Generale in the fall semester is online. On the occasion of the continued funding of ENGAGE.EU, the University of Mannheim has one last opportunity to offer its students selected European languages for a reduced price of 15 euros. Registration starts on 25 August at 12 ...

Der Student Alpati Erken steht in einem Flur. Er trägt ein hellblaues Hemd und hat kurze, braune Haare.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Arpat Erken Receives DAAD Prize

Freedom is the most important thing in his life – a value that goes hand in hand with his last name, which means “freedom” in the Uyghur language. Arpat Erken, a student of the Mannheim Master in Management program, grew up in Western China and has been living in Mannheim for almost two years. ...

Portrait von Prof. Dr. Matthias Meier. Er trägt ein weißes Hemd und ein graues Sakko.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Why Order Books Reveal More About Our Economy than You Think

How do order books affect economic cycles? And what happens when “hawks” instead of “doves” steer the central bank? The economist Matthias Meier, who took up a Heisenberg Professorship at the University of Mannheim on 1 August 2025, is working on these questions.

Events

06 Sep – 07 Sep 2025

4:00 p.m. ‐ 3:00 a.m.

Uni-Fest

On 6 September, the University of Mannheim invites the public to the Uni-Fest – a new format blending science, music, and partying to mark the beginning of the new semester. Under the theme “Celebrate. Research.…

4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

Study at the University of Mannheim + Campus Tour

Information event of the Prospective Student Advising Center

3:30 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.

Information event

EO 150 & über Zoom

Studying with disability or chronic illness

Information event

EO 150 & über Zoom

The event is mostly aimed at first-year students. Students in higher semesters are also welcome.

The information session will be held in German.

18 Sep – 19 Sep 2025

11:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m.

Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW)

Prof. Leslie Robinson (Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College), Prof. Juan Carlos Suarez Serrato (Stanford Graduate School of Business)

Annual MannheimTaxation Conference

Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW)

As part of the Leibniz ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation, the ZEW and the University of Mannheim invite you to the twelfth annual conference.

21 Sep – 26 Sep 2025

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien

An intensive, one-week program for students and doctoral candidates with a focus on migration and displacement. Application until 24 August.

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Everett Salas (Chevron)

Decarbonization Seminar

The Decarbonization Seminar hosts speakers and participants from academia and industry to discuss latest advances and challenges associated with the transition towards a decarbonized economy.

7:00 p.m. ‐ 8:30 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Holmer Steinfath (Georg-August Universität Göttingen)

Gastvortrag von Prof. Dr. Holmer Steinfath (Göttingen)

Gastvortrag des Philosophischen Seminars