What do Wissembourg, Trifels Castle, and the Michelstadt Christmas Market have in common? Up to 50 people hiked to all three places last semester with the Institute of Sports (IFS). Our author Luisa Gebhardt joined one of the tours to find out what makes the program “Hiking in the Metropolitan Region” so special.
A vegan butcher shop? What may sound contradictory at first glance turns out to be a major step toward a more sustainable campus. Under the name v²onnem, Mannheim’s Studierendenwerk has begun producing its own line of vegan foods.
Getting from A to B across campus is a simple walk for many — but for people with limited mobility, it can be a major obstacle. Launched in September 2025, a new service now gives University of Mannheim employees the option of borrowing two electric tricycles. The idea is to shorten distances on campus and strengthen inclusion.
Turning a hobby into a career is a cliché for many — but for Mannheim alumnus Simon Blank and his brother David, it has become reality. With their start-up Vinolin, the two business informatics graduates combine what they learned at university with their passion for wine.
Coffee, cake, conversation: for over a year, queer members of the university community have been meeting every six weeks for the Queer Coffee Break — a safe space without an agenda. What began as a casual, drop-in get-together has grown into a network spanning the entire university.
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