Ein Bild der Universität Mannheim in einem Pfeil umgeben von weiteren bunten Pfeilen. In der Mtte steht der titel "Start-up Factory - Founding Stories at the University of Mannheim".

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Betty Kübe und Maria Collado stehen hinter bunten Würfeln mit dem Logo der Universität Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH.
From Alumni Book to Campus Powerhouse

Looking back on a quarter-century: Founded in 2000, the University of Mannheim Service and Marketing GmbH, an independent subsidiary of the University of Mannheim, has become an integral part of university life. Managing director Betty Kübe and her deputy Maria Collado share how the company came to be and recall standout moments from the past 25 years.

Zwei Frauen arbeiten an Laptops. Im Hintergrund zeigt ein Bilschirm eine Folie zum Thema Chatbot.
Using AI to Navigate Personal Crises

Can a chatbot be empathetic? A research team led by psychologist Georg W. Alpers is exploring this question—with the help of Carl Botgers, a specially trained chatbot.

Prof. Dr. Jutta Mata hält einen Vortrag in der Odeon Bar. Viele Zuhörer*innen gucken in ihre Richtung.
WISSENsdurst: A Toast to Science

Experiencing cutting-edge research at your neighborhood bar? That’s exactly what WISSENsdurst, a new event series, offers. Bringing academic insights straight into the city, it creates a relaxed setting where visitors can engage with researchers, ask questions, and take part in lively discussions—all with a drink in hand.

Portraitfoto von Andreas Hilgenstock. Er trägt ein weißes Hemd, eine dunkelblaue Krawatte und ein dunkelblaues Sakko.
Andreas Hilgenstock Becomes FUM Chairman

A leadership change at the Freunde der Universität Mannheim (FUM) association: In the summer of 2024, 63-year-old Andreas Hilgenstock took over as chairman.

Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmenden am Jahresgespräch von TransforMA.
Two Years of Advancing Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Mannheim

TransforMA, a collaborative project of the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim and the University of Mannheim and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), has started in January 2023. In the second year of the project, the project members tackled and implemented important milestones in the areas of knowledge transfer and supported transformation processes in the region.