A new study involving researchers from the University of Mannheim shows that diseases such as diabetes and addiction are on the rise worldwide, but research into them is lagging behind and is only taking place in a few countries.
With the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), the University of Mannheim is further advancing its interdisciplinary collaborative research. The Center focuses on new research alliances, innovative topics, and networking among fellows from different schools.
A research team from the University of Mannheim has for the first time developed a model that shows what digital skills children between the ages of eight and thirteen need. This EU-funded project will now form the basis for workshops and teaching materials for schools.
Heat waves, droughts, and floods affected around a quarter of EU regions in the summer of 2025. A new extended study by Dr. Sehrish Usman from the University of Mannheim and economists from the European Central Bank shows: The economic consequences are considerable – with estimated losses of 43 billion euros in 2025 alone and a total of 126 billion euros by 2029.
Extremist or fundamentalist attitudes threaten democracies and peaceful coexistence. For the first time, a large-scale, systematic, and cross-national study paints a comprehensive picture.
A new study by Mannheim economist Michèle Tertilt and colleagues shows: social comparison between parents and competition for the best education for their children result in families planning or having fewer children.
The planned massive increase in Germany’s military spending may contribute significantly less to economic development than is often claimed. This is the finding of a new study by economists Professor Tom Krebs, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk from the University of Mannheim.
A new study by psychologists at the University of Mannheim shows: people who treat others with compassion also benefit themselves—psychologically, socially, and emotionally. The findings of this meta-study are based on an analysis of more than 40 studies and have now been published in Scientific Reports.
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