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Credit: ENGAGE.EU / University Ramon Llull

ENGAGE.EU Summer Programs 2026: Study, Travel and Grow Across Europe

ENGAGE.EU is opening doors this summer, offering Bachelor's and Master's students the opportunity to gain international experience, expand their academic horizons, and connect with peers from across Europe.

Außenansicht des Mannheimer Schloss. Davor Bäume auf einer Wiese und zwei wehende Universitätsflaggen.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

New Funding Program: “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”

With the new funding program “Initiatives in Equal Opportunity,” the Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioners at the University of Mannheim now supports activities and projects by academic and non-academic staff that advance gender equality.

Das Bild zeigt einen Teil des Schlosses mit Magnolienblüten im Vordergrund

Credit: Laurenz Stammberger

QS Subject Rankings: Top Rankings in the Economic and Social Sciences

In the current “QS World University Ranking by Subject 2026”, the University of Mannheim is ranked 105th worldwide in the “Social Sciences and Management” category. In a nationwide comparison, it ranks third in this category.

Portraitfoto der Forscherin Eirliani Abdul Rahman. Sie trägt einen schwarze Brille und einen schwarzen Rollkragenpullover.

Harvard Researcher Seeks Refuge at the University of Mannheim

Researcher Eirliani Abdul Rahman, who holds a doctorate from Harvard University, transferred to the University of Mannheim in early March thanks to funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. The program for international academic freedom is supporting her with around EUR 1.8 million, enabling a ...

Eine Person steckt einen blauen Umschlag in eine Wahlurne.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Changes in Psychological Well-Being and Personality due to Elections

Mannheim psychologist Professor Olga Stavrova and her colleagues have investigated how supporters of winning or losing parties experience election results and what changes in well-being and personality can be observed until up to four months later.

Stefan Reichelstein trägt einen schwarzen Anzug und eine rote Krawatte. Er hält eine Rede.

Credit: Universität Wien

Stefan Reichelstein awarded honorary doctorate

The University of Vienna has awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor Stefan Reichelstein during its annual Dies Academicus ceremony.

Eine Studentin schließt ihr Rad auf.

Credit: Anna Logue

New Website Brings Together Mobility Options

On the new website “Getting Around in Mannheim by Tram, Bus, and Bike” visitors can learn more about the various transportation options available in Mannheim.

Events

3:30 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.

Prof. Colin Phillips Ph.D. (Oxford)

CAS Guest lecture

Specific and general mechanisms in real-time linguistic computation

12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:30 p.m.

Lotem Halevy (Universität Konstanz)

MZES Speaker Series

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.

Nathan Wilmers (MIT Sloan)

MZES Speaker Series

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

4:21 p.m. ‐ 5:45 p.m.

Information event

Online via zoom

ENGAGE.EU Online masterclass CV/LinkedIn

Information event

Online via zoom

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

Ready to stand out to recruiters and land your dream job? The masterclass covers…

Startup Lounge #125

The MCEI Start-up Lounge – Your place for inspiration and networking in Mannheim’s start-up ecosystem.

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Prof. Daniel Halbheer (HEC Paris)

Decarbonization Seminar

Online via Zoom

In this series of lectures, speakers and participants from academia and industry discuss the latest advances and challenges in the transition to a decarbonized economy.

21 Apr – 23 Apr 2026

Career Fair 2026

The annual Career Fair at the University of Mannheim offers students and graduates of all Bachelor's and Master's degree programs an excellent opportunity to make initial contacts for starting a career.

Further…