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

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Credit: Anna Logue
ENGAGE.EU supports international research projects
The ENGAGE.EU Research Label promotes bottom-up research collaborations within the Alliance. The application deadline is June 18.
Porträt von Zubair, der vor einem Teil des Schlosses steht und in die Kamera schaut. Er trägt eine schwarze Kappe und einen schwarzen Hoodie. Im Hintergrund ist ein blühender Magnolienzweig zu sehen.
Credit: Joseline Weinberg
New myUniMA story Published
Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.
Porträt von Professor Krause, der vor einer Glaswand steht, ein lilafarbenes Hemd trägt und in die Kamera schaut.
Credit: Kim Formosa
Matthias Krause Elected Vice President
At its meeting on 6 May, the Senate of the University of Mannheim unanimously elected Prof. Dr. Matthias Krause as Vice‑President for Digitalization, Equal Opportunity, and Diversity on the proposal of President Prof. Thomas Fetzer.
Fahne und Baum vor dem Schloss
Credit: Elisa Berdica
University of Mannheim Receives EUR 2 Million to Expand Collaborative Research
In a fundraising campaign launched in late 2025, the University of Mannheim has to date raised around EUR 2 million to strengthen collaborative research. Using these funds, the university is specifically expanding structures intended to bring researchers from different fields together and promote ...
Auf der Bühne steht der Universitätschor mit Dirigent, im Vordergrund sieht man das Publikum, das zuhört.
Credit: Katrin Glückler
Semester Concerts and Theatre Performances
Student organizations from the cultural sector are inviting you to their concerts and performances.
Ein Student sitzt in der Mitte eines leeren Hörsaals und liest im FORUM 1/2026.
Credit: Alexander Münch
New Edition: University Magazine FORUM 1/2026 Published
The magazine with the focus “Taking the Chair: Women Professors at Mannheim” is now available on campus and can also be read online.
Portrait von Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi. Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse und einen schwarzen Blazer und steht lächelnd vor dem Schloss.
Credit: Anna Logue
Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi Appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board at the Federal Ministry of Finance
Since 13 April 2026, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF). The appointment was made by Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, Member of the German Bundestag.

Events

14 May 2026
3:30 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
Online via zoom

ENGAGE.EU Online PhD masterclass

Online via zoom

An event as part of ENGAGE.EU Career Guidance, organized by Tilburg University on the topic of PhD for all (ENGAGE.EU) students.

If you are thinking about doing a PhD and starting a career in the Netherlands as a…

19 May 2026
12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m.
Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)
Hannah Alarian (University of Florida)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)

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

19 May 2026
1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.
Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)
Emmy Lindstam (IE University, Madrid)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)

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

19 May – 21 May 2026
2:00 p.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.

2026 Elections to the Bodies of the University of Mannheim

The 2026 election to the Senate and the school councils of the University of Mannheim in the group of students (term of office 1 year), will take place from Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2 p.m., until Thursday, 21 May 2025, 2…

19 May 2026
5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:45 p.m.
Guest lecture
O 131
Karoline Reinhardt (Universität Passau)

“Moral aus der Maschine? Ethikberatung durch KI” (Morality from a machine? Ethical advice from AI)

Guest lecture
O 131

Guest lecture by the Department of Philosophy

26 May 2026
12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m.
Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)
Hanno Hilbig (University of California, Davis)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)

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

26 May 2026
1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.
Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)
John Levi Martin (University of Chicago)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture
A231 (A5, 6)

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

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