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New Partnership: University of St.Gallen Joins ENGAGE.EU

ENGAGE.EU warmly welcomes the University of St.Gallen (HSG) to the alliance as a new associated partner. This new partnership was officially announced during the ENGAGE.EU annual conference, which took place from 22 to 24 October at Toulouse Capitole University. “We are very happy to officially ...

Portrait von Meridith LaVelle. Sie trägt ein dunkles Jacket und hat halblange, dunkelblonde Haare.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Humboldt Research Fellow from the U.S.

In October, a new Humboldt Research Fellow has joined the University of Mannheim. Over the next two years, Dr. Meridith LaVelle will be conducting research at the chair of Professor Sabine Carey on human rights, political violence, and the right to privacy.

Portraitfoto von Pooja Rani. Sie trägt ein gelbes Oberteil und lächelt vor einem blauen Hintergrund in die Kamera.

Credit: Oerlikon Fotohuus

Software Design For More Sustainability

As part of the Wübben Foundation for Science's Appointment Accelerator funding program, Dr. Pooja Rani will take up a professorship in computer science at the University of Mannheim in the summer semester of 2026.

University of Mannheim to Launch Two New Master’s Programs in Business Administration in Fall 2026

The master’s programs in Finance, Accounting & Taxation and Operations & Supply Chain Management expand the portfolio of business administration at the University of Mannheim.

Spotlight on Canada: New Research Network at the University of Mannheim

Interdisciplinary CanadaForum explores the North American country through cultural, historical, and sociological perspectives – Kick-off event with Canadian professor Myra Bloom (Toronto).

Studentin sitzt auf einem Sitzkissen vor einem Fenster

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.

Mehrere Personen sitzen auf Stühlen und schauen auf eine Bühne, auf der Sabrina Scherbarth, ehrenamtliche Geschäftsführerin der Stiftung Universität Mannheim, eine Rede hält.

Credit: Alexander Münch

20th Anniversary of the University of Mannheim Foundation

The University of Mannheim Foundation has been supporting promising projects in research and teaching at the university for 20 years. The anniversary event took place on 30 September in the Rittersaal and the Gartensaal of Schloss Mannheim.

Events

12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:45 p.m.

A5,6 Room A 231

Natasche Zaun (Leuphana University Lüneburg)

MZES Speaker Series

A5,6 Room A 231

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.

1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.

A5,6 Room A 231

Wojtek Przepiorka (University of Bern)

MZES Speaker Series

A5,6 Room A 231

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.

7:00 p.m. ‐ 8:30 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Hannes Leitgeb (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)

„Zur Logik epistemischer Gründe“ (“The Additive Logic of Epistemic Reasons. An Axiomatic Account“)

Guest lecture by the Department of Philosophy

10:30 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

Room SO 418 (Schloss)

CanadaForum – Kick-off Event

Room SO 418 (Schloss)

The event is the launch event for the newly founded Network for Canadian Studies at the University of Mannheim.

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Hybrid event, O131 & Zoom

Oliver Kopp (MVV Energy AG)

Decarbonization Seminar

Hybrid event, O131 & Zoom

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.

12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:45 p.m.

A5,6 Room A 231

Anthony Calacino (University of Oxford)

MZES Speaker Series

A5,6 Room A 231

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.

1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.

A5,6 Room A 231

Andreas Wimmer (Columbia University)

MZES Speaker Series

A5,6 Room A 231

The MZES regularly hosts academic talks in which political scientists, sociologists, psychologists and economists present their ongoing work.