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Credit: ENGAGE.EU

Apply now: ENGAGE.EU Research Label promotes research projects

Seed funding for collaborative research initiatives within the ENGAGE.EU alliance – open to all researchers, including doctoral students. Submit project ideas and establish new partnerships by 31 May!

Credit: ENGAGE.EU

Online-Event on Europe Day: Europe at the crossroads?

As Europe faces unprecedented geopolitical challenges — from the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East to shifting U.S. foreign policies — it's time to ask: What lies ahead for Europe and the EU?

Portrait von Antonio Ciccone. Er trägt ein hellblaues Hemd und steht lächelnd in einem Gebäude.

Credit: Anna Logue

Bad stock market news only? Recent study analyzes coverage of the stock market of the German news outlet heute-journal

Economists Dr. Antonio Ciccone and Felix Rusche of the University of Mannheim investigated whether the media prefer negative reports. The study reveals a significant discrepancy: Reporting on the German Stock Index (DAX) on the daily news show ZDF heute-journal is predominantly negative—despite a ...

Credit: University of Ottawa

U7+: University Leaders from around the World Discuss Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

More than 85 members of the international university alliance U7+ met this week ahead of the G7 summit in Canada / Universities call on G7 governments to involve them in the regulation and further development of artificial intelligence (AI)

Vier Saxofonisten sitzen nebeneinander, im Fokus des Bildes ist das Instrument eines Spielers.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Theater Performances and Concerts in May

The University’s theater group, choir, orchestra, and big band invite you to their performances.

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

The Mood Shifts: US Tariffs Dampen Hope of an Upturn

The GBP Monitor shows that affected industries invest less when global trade barriers rise – despite business-friendly coalition plans.

Drei Personen mit Laptops unterhalten sich lachend im Rektoratshof der Universität.

Credit: Anna Logue

Diversity Round Table on 19 May: Your Input is Needed!

The round table is an open platform for everyone who wants to actively participate and help shape diversity. What are the issues? What ideas do you have for further promoting diversity at the university? The University of Mannheim wants to tackle challenges and develop new solutions together, be it ...

Events

12 May 2025

8:00 p.m.

Semester Concert University Orchestra

Second Concert Evening of the University Orchestra in the spring semester 2025

13 May 2025

12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m.

Lecture series

online

Christina Davis (Harvard University)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture series

online

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

13 May 2025

1:45 p.m. ‐ 3:15 p.m.

Lecture series

A231 (A5, 6)

Dr. Maye Ehab (Institute for Employment Research)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture series

A231 (A5, 6)

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

13 May 2025

8:00 p.m.

Klapsmühl' am Rathaus

Semester Concert with the University Big Band

Klapsmühl' am Rathaus

Bigband Chamber Concert with the College Jazz Orchestra

14 May 2025

2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m.

Workshop

O 126

Intensive course for study orientation

Workshop

O 126

Help with choosing a course of study: Get to know your skills and interests better and receive support in decision-making.

19 May 2025

5:15 p.m. ‐ 6:30 p.m.

Seminar

Hybrid event, room O 131, Schloss

John O'Donnell, Rondo Energy

Decarbonization Seminar

Seminar

Hybrid event, room O 131, Schloss

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.

20 May 2025

12:15 p.m. ‐ 1:15 p.m.

Lecture series

A5,6 room A 231

Kristina Petrova (Potsdam Institute for Climate Research)

MZES Speaker Series

Lecture series

A5,6 room A 231

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