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Eine dunkelblaue Farbfläche.

Police Operation at the University

On Tuesday evening, 23 April 2024, the University of Mannheim was the scene of a major police operation. A man armed with a machete was found in areas of the Ostflügel, whereupon the police were called to the scene. When the forces arrived, they were threatened and, in the further course, the ...

Ein Stapel grüner Akten liegt auf dem Tisch

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

GBP Monitor Report April: Most Tax Experts Are in Favor of Reducing Business Taxes

The recently adopted Growth Opportunities Act was designed to increase competitiveness and investment incentives. But are the tax measures of the law sufficient to achieve these goals? The current survey of the German Business Panels (GBP) shows that this is not the case. The GBP data show that ...

Credit: Europe Direct Karlsruhe

EurVote Quiznight – get informed, get involved!

On Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m., participants will receive a brief presentation on the European elections and their significance for European citizens.

Die künftigen Prorektor*innen der Universität Mannheim stehen nebeneinander in einem Flur.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Senate of the University of Mannheim Has Elected New Vice Presidents / Digitalization and Diversity Will Be Integrated More Deeply into the Work of the President's Office

• Professor Dr. Jutta Mata, Professor Dr. Heiko Paulheim and Professor Dr. Cornelia Ruhe will become new members of the President's Office on 1 October 2024 • Professor Dr. Moritz Fleischmann has been re-elected

Eine Person mit Europaflagge steht auf dem Ehrenhof des Schlosses.

Credit: Rike Allendoerfer

University of Mannheim Strengthens Its International Focus by Joining the European University Association

Becoming a member of the European University Association (EUA) is another step of the University of Mannheim to permanently increase its visibility in the international research community. The membership is an addition to the university’s commitment in international networks, which already include ...

Gruppenbild der Teilnehmenden

Credit: Pressestelle, Bocconi University

Universities Call on G7 Leaders to Increase Access to Education Globally

More than 80 members of the U7+ international university alliance met in Italy this week ahead of the G7 summit. The University of Mannheim played a leading role.

zwei Hände halten ein Schild, auf dem steht your vote counts

Credit: 123rf/Gustavo Frazao

Student Elections in May

All students are invited to vote from 14 to 16 May. Voting will take place exclusively electronically.

Events

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1:00 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.

Dance & Yoga Center C7

Upcycling Workshop

Understanding and designing sustainable products!

13:00 – 16:00

Dance & Yoga Center C7

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1:45 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.

A 5,6 Room A 231

Eszter Hargittai (University of Zürich)

MZES-Colloquium

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

13:45 – 15:15

A 5,6 Room A 231

05

5:00 p.m.

Semester Concert of the University Orchestra

Under the direction of Manus O'Donnell, the university orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Elgar and Fauré.

06

5:15 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.

Zacharias Sautner

Decarbonization Seminar

The Decarbonization Seminar hosts speakers and participants from academia and industry to discuss latest advances and challenges associated with the transition towards a decarbonized energy economy. Topics include the…

17:15 – 18:30

06

7:00 p.m.
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9:00 p.m.

B6, 30–32 im, Seminarraum 008.1 – 008.3

EurVote Quiznight

Informative evening on the European elections followed by an entertaining quiz.

19:00 – 21:00

B6, 30–32 im, Seminarraum 008.1 – 008.3

06

8:00 p.m.

Semester Concert of the University Orchestra

Under the direction of Manus O'Donnell, the university orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Elgar and Fauré.

07

1:45 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.

A 5,6 Room A 231

Claudia Diehl (University of Konstanz)

MZES-Colloquium: 'Contented Female Worker' or '(Gender) Discrimination' Paradox?

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

13:45 – 15:15

A 5,6 Room A 231