Press Releases
2026
January
28 January 2026
StudyCheck Award 2026: University of Mannheim Reaches First Place in the 5,000—15,000 Students Category
Based on student reviews on the StudyCheck online platform, the University of Mannheim has earned the distinction of “Top University”
26 January 2026
GBP Report January: Majority of Companies Welcome Easing of Sustainability Reporting Obligations – but See Further Need for Reform
The EU’s Omnibus Initiative, adopted to amend numerous ESG directives (Environment, Social, Governance) – in particular those on sustainability reporting and supply-chain obligations – has met with broad approval among companies in Germany.
22 January 2026
NAKO study confirms link between smoking and depression
A research group led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim has confirmed for the first time within the German National Cohort (NAKO) an association between cigarette consumption and depression.
22 January 2026
Times Higher Education Ranking by Subject 2026: University of Mannheim Ranked 33rd Worldwide in Business and Economics
Worldwide number 59 in Social Sciences, number 73 in Psychology
19 January 2026
Radicalism, Extremism, Fundamentalism: International Study Finds Numerous Commonalities—and Certain Differences
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.
12 January 2026
Marc Debus Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Leading Political Science Journal in German-Speaking Countries
The Mannheim scientist has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Politische Vierteljahresschrift/
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