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Eine Frau steht vor einer Wand und trägt ein schwarzes Oberteil.

Credit: Alexander Münch

ERC Starting Grant: How Women Have Shaped Politics – and Their Own Rights

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Dr. Keonhi Son, a political scientist at the University of Mannheim, one of its highly coveted Starting Grants. She will receive just under 1.5 million euros to investigate the role that female parliamentarians played in the emergence of women’s social ...

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.

Kids' University in fall 2026

Three exciting lectures for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Eine Frau mit schulterlangen braunen Haaren, blauer Bluse und weißer Hose sitzt auf einem gelben Sessel. Sie hält die Ausgabe 2/2026 des FORUM-Magazins in der Hand und liest darin. Im Hintergrund steht eine Vase mit Pflanze.

Credit: Alexander Münch

New Issue: University Magazine FORUM 2/2026 Published

The magazine with the focus “Ready for the Future: The University of Mannheim’s Research Strategy” (Fit für die Zukunft: Die Forschungsstrategie der Uni Mannheim) is now available on campus and can also be read online (in German).

Frau mit schulterlangen Locken und blauem Blazer lächelt in die Kamera

Credit: privat / AI-edited [Photoshop]

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.

Zwei Studierende sitzen nebeneinander an einem Tisch und schauen gemeinsam auf einen Laptop.

Credit: Anna Logue

New Program for the Studium Generale

The program for the Studium Generale in the fall semester is online. Registration starts on 31 August at noon.

Events

08 Sep 2026

2:00 p.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Renat Kaufmann, Christos Sidiropoulos

Coding with AI: A Spectrum Between Vibe Coding and Software Engineering

Research Skills – Research Data Management Seminars

12 Sep 2026

4:00 p.m.

Ostflügel

Uni-Fest 2026

Ostflügel

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

15 Sep 2026

11:30 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.

Information event

Schloss Ehrenhof

Study Abroad Fair 2026

Information event

Schloss Ehrenhof

On 15 September 2026 the annual information fair on exchange programs for Mannheim students takes place in the Ehrenhof and in front of the Mensa.

16 Sep 2026

1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.

Schneckenhof Universität Mannheim

Clean-up event at the University of Mannheim

Schneckenhof Universität Mannheim

As part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region’s Volunteer Days, the University of Mannheim is planning a clean-up event around the Schloss Mannheim.

16 Sep 2026

3:30 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

Information event

EO 165

Studying with disability or chronic illness at the University of Mannheim

Information event

EO 165

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

The information session will be hold in German.

17 Sep 2026

3:00 p.m.

FUCHS-Festsaal, Schloss Mannheim

“Strong Women – Strong Leadership”: MFLA Kickoff

FUCHS-Festsaal, Schloss Mannheim

On September 17, 2026, the Mannheim Female Leadership Academy (MFLA) will officially launch its first program year with the event “Strong Women – Strong Leadership.” Students and alumni are warmly invited to join us for…

22 Sep 2026

12:00 p.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m.

Guest lecture

online

Christina Sontheim-Leven

AI for Women: Empowering Women in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Guest lecture

online

impulse talk and interactive Q&A session