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A Reality Check for Generative Artificial Intelligence
Are AI models as good as they claim to be? Mannheim-based computer scientist Prof. Dr. Heiko Paulheim is working on a reliable method for evaluating generative AI. The project is funded by the Vector Foundation with 100,000 euros.
Florian Keusch trägt ein weißes Hemd und darüber einen grauen Pullover.
Florian Keusch Appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Federal Institute for Population Research
Keusch, a professor of Social Data Science and Methodology at the University of Mannheim, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB). His term of office began on 1 July 2026 and will last five years.
Oliver Dickhäuser trägt ein blaues Hemd und ein graues Sakko.
Oliver Dickhäuser Elected to the Senate of the Leibniz Association
Oliver Dickhäuser, Professor for Educational Psychology, has been elected as a new member of the Senate of the Leibniz Association. His term of office lasts four years and begins on 1 August 2026. At the same time, he has been appointed to the Senate Competition Committee.
Eine Studentin steht vor einem Bücherregal in der Bibliothek und ist dabei ein Buch herauszuziehen. Sie trägt welliges, blondes Haar und ein schwarz-weiß gestreiftes T-Shirt.
Air Conditioning in the Subject Libraries
The midsummer temperatures are leading to an increased need for cooling at the University Library. If the cooling system fails, temporary closures may occur.
EASP Early Career Award for Dr. Jana Berkessel
Social Psychologist Dr. Jana Berkessel has been granted the Early Career Award of the European Association of Social Psychology (EASP).
Marco sitzt auf den Stufen einer Statue auf dem Ehrenhof. Er trägt eine blaue Jeans und einen blau-weiß-gestreiften Pullover.
New myUniMA story Published
Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.
Die Flagge der Europäischen Union weht an einer Fahnenstange im Wind.
EU Merger Reform Leaves Key Gaps, Economists Warn
Economists warn that there are gaps in the EU’s draft Merger Guidelines which could lead to systematic errors in assessing mergers.

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