Bilder der sechs im FORUM porträtierten Professorinnen in bunten Farben. Darunter der Schriftzug: "In Focus: Taking the Chair: Women Professors at Mannheim"

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Besucher*innen des Uni-Fests im Ostflügel des Schlosses.
Uni-Fest 2025 – Celebrating.Research.Together.

On 6 September, numerous visitors celebrated the start of the new semester with this year's Uni-Fest.

Porträtbild von Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer. Er trägt einen blauen Anzug.
Office Hours and Coffee

Two new programs give students and staff a chance to bring their questions, concerns, and suggestions directly to University President Thomas Fetzer.

Ein Menstruationsprodukte-Spender an einer weißen Wand. Eine Hand greift danach.
Free Period Products on Campus

At the beginning of July, a pilot project for free period products was launched in four very frequented restrooms on the campus of the University of Mannheim.

An einer Wand des Ausleihzentrum Westflügel hängen mehrere Bilder, teilweise mit Text.
Women in the Resistance against National Socialism

Andrea Horn, the university’s long-standing Equal Opportunity Commissioner for non-academic staff members, says goodbye with a public exhibition in the library.

Eine große Menschengruppe steht vor einem Gebäude.
Third-Funding Period for CRC “Economic Perspectives on Societal Challenges”

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a further funding period for the Transregional Collaborative Research Center 224 “Economic Perspectives on Societal Challenges,” a joint initiative of the Universities of Bonn and Mannheim. Starting January 1, 2026, the successful research collaboration will receive funding of around 12 million euros for an additional four years.

Ein Laptop mit einer geöffneten Website zum Thema Bewerbung.
Two New Master’s Programs in Business Administration in Fall 2026

The Mannheim Business School is expanding its portfolio in Business Administration with two new consecutive master’s programs: the Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting & Taxation and the Mannheim Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Die Magnolie blüht vor dem Schloss Westflügel.
New Research Focus Areas

In 2025, the University of Mannheim undertook a broad-based, participatory process to redefine its research focus areas. The research focus areas bring together expertise across schools and disciplines, create gateways for cooperation, and highlight the university's research strengths.

Baum mit gelben Blättern vor dem Schloss Mannheim bei blauem Himmel
Rankings

The University of Mannheim achieved good to very good positions in four renowned rankings.