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".

People

Portraitfoto von Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dirk Ifenthaler in einem Gang im Schloss Mannheim. Er trägt ein graues Hemd, eine schwarz-grau gemusterte Krawatte und ein schwarzes Sakko.
Personalia

A selection of the memorable people of the University of Mannheim.

Portraitfoto von Margret Suckale. Sie trägt ein weißes Oberteil.
Portrait of Margret Suckale

Leading with dedication and expertise: Until September 2024, Margret Suckale served as chair of the University Supervisory Board, and she has been a longtime supporter of the University of Mannheim Foundation. In this interview, the accomplished executive shares insights into her diverse career path, her first connection with the university, and why she always keeps the Schloss in sight.

Patrick Barth sitzt auf einer Treppe im Schloss Mannheim. Er trägt ein weißes Hemd, ein schwarzes Sakko und eine Jeans.
Catching up with …

Networking—what many see as an obligation at social events has been a passion for Patrick Barth since his student days. The Mannheim alumnus has worked in the communications departments of several major corporations. His career breakthrough? A conversation at a Christmas dinner.

Eine Collage aus zwei Porträtfotos. Links ist Prof. Dr. Tina In-Albon, rechts Prof. Dr. Stefanie Schäfer zu sehen.
Welcome to the University of Mannheim

FORUM introduces new professors at the University of Mannheim. This time: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Schäfer and Prof. Dr. Tina In-Albon.

Erwin Teufel steht an einem Rednerpult und hält eine Rede.
Once Upon a Time ...

In times of economic transformation, this slogan sounds more relevant than ever. But the project it represents—MAFINEX, a Mannheim-based program supporting innovative startups with involvement from the University of Mannheim—actually began forty years ago.