They were deemed politically undesirable, did not fit into the system, or were classified as Jewish by racial ideology: Numerous members of the Commercial College of Mannheim—the University’s predecessor institution—fell victim to persecution and exclusion under National Socialism. Last fall, an anthology was published documenting their biographies.
Aitana Orrego Martínez comes from Peru's capital Lima. At the age of 18, she moved to Germany to study Political Science with a minor in Economics at the University of Mannheim. During her studies, she discovered her passion for international development cooperation, for which she was awarded last year’s DAAD prize.
Launched in 2022 at the Center for Teacher Education and Educational Innovation (ZLBI), the “Wissen bewegen” program supports innovative projects led by university staff. The goal: to foster a creative work environment and promote the exchange of knowledge.
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