FORUM – The Magazine of the University of Mannheim

In the FORUM magazine, the University of Mannheim shows examples of what Mannheim scientists are researching, presents study programs and portrays employees and graduates. FORUM offers space for unusual perspectives and is intended to intensify the exchange between the university, students, graduates, companies, and social actors.

The alumni organization ABSOLVENTUM MANNHEIM is a co-publisher of FORUM. The magazine is designed by the Heidelberg-based design and advertising agency uc graphic.

Die Ausgabe 2/2025 des FORUM liegt auf einem grauen Untergrund.

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Current Edition: Front and Center

To capture the right images for our theme of “democracy research,” we climbed to the top floor of Mannheim Palace for this issue—to the famous Antikensaal. Why? Much like the idea of democracy itself, the statues and busts gathered there point back to antiquity. Downstairs in the Schloss, researchers at the University of Mannheim are investigating the current state of democracy. Twelve researchers share their insights in this FORUM—reporting on final and preliminary findings, survey results that shocked or surprised them, and even projects that didn’t pan out. But see for yourself!

The latest issues

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Picture of FORUM 1/2024. Picture leads to the web version of the magazine.

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Picture of FORUM 2/2023. Picture leads to the PDF version of the magazine.

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Cover des FORUM-Magazins 1 | 2023 zeigt fünf Portraits von Doktorand*innen der Uni Mannheim. Der Titel lautet "Wir bilden die Zukunft. We are the Future"

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Pinkes Cover des FORUM-Magazins mit dem Titel "WELTWÄRTS. Internationalisierung an der Uni Mannheim"

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Hellgrünes Cover des FORUM-Magazins 1 | 2022 mit Collage aus Biene an Blume, Windrad, Solarpanels und dem Mannheimer Schloss im Hintergrund. Titel: "Da wächst etwas".

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Cover des FORUM-Magazins 1 | 2020 mit einem Netz aus blauen und roten Strichen und dem Titel "25 Jahre Absolventum. Kein Jubiläum wie jedes andere".

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Cover des FORUM-Magazins 2 | 2019 mit dem Titel "Unverzichtbar. Über Menschen, ohne die an der Uni Mannheim nichts läuft". Eine Person steht auf einem flachen Dach neben mehreren Satellitenschüsseln.

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Start-up Factory / Credit: uc graphic

Driven to make a difference / Credit: uc graphic

Smart new world? / Credit: uc graphic

We build the future / Credit: uc graphic

WELTWÄRTS. Internationalization at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

Something is growing. Living sustainability at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

25 years of ABSOLVENTUM. Not an anniversary like any other / Credit: uc graphic

Indispensable. About people without whom nothing would work at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

Start-up Factory / Credit: uc graphic

Driven to make a difference / Credit: uc graphic

Smart new world? / Credit: uc graphic

We build the future / Credit: uc graphic

WELTWÄRTS. Internationalization at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

Something is growing. Living sustainability at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

25 years of ABSOLVENTUM. Not an anniversary like any other / Credit: uc graphic

Indispensable. About people without whom nothing would work at the University of Mannheim / Credit: uc graphic

Would you like to receive a printed copy of the FORUM magazine (in German)? You can find it in many spots on the campus, for example at the main entrance, in the Mensa or in the libraries.

Alternatively, you can just send us an e-mail stating your address. We hope you enjoy reading and look forward to receiving your feedback via forummail-uni-mannheim.de.

FORUM archive Contact (in German)