Press Releases
2025
June
4 June 2025
Beauty Is an Advantage, but Not Everywhere
A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this evaluation can have on social success.
May
27 May 2025
Occupations shape personality, and vice versa
A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim shows that people with similar personality traits often work in similar jobs. Those who stand out from their colleagues, on the other hand, often change jobs.
26 May 2025
Climate Communication works: New study shows that factual information can also convince climate skeptics
A new study involving Mannheim social scientist Dr. Stefano Balietti shows that factual reporting on climate change can have an impact even on skeptical readers. Contrary to popular belief, well-founded information increases concern about climate change, even among those who have previously been skeptical.
22 May 2025
Universitätstag 2025: Developments, Awards, and Insights into Research
President Dr. Thomas Fetzer provides insight into current developments / Conferral of the title of honorary senator to Dr. Peter Kurz und Margret Suckale / Teaching awards for Dr. Angelika Kellner and Dr. Nico Halkenhäuser / Ceremonial lecture by Carmela Aprea
12 May 2025
CHE University Ranking: Top Ratings for Psychology and Romance Studies
Psychology and Romance Studies consistently rank among the best in most categories / German Studies also demonstrates excellent study organization.
April
16 April 2025
The Mood Shifts: US Tariffs Dampen Hope of an Upturn
The GBP Monitor shows that affected industries invest less when global trade barriers rise – despite business-friendly coalition plans.
2 April 2025
Study reveals that investment behaviors characterized by masculinity can negatively impact returns
A new study by researchers from the University of Mannheim and the University of Essex shows that male and female fund managers invest in different sectors – influenced by their own consumption preferences. This has a significant effect on fund performance.
March
31 March 2025
Reporting on terrorism and the responsibility of the media
How should media outlets cover terrorist events without causing public alarm or sharing distorted facts? Researchers at the University of Mannheim are looking into this question. Among them is a Ukrainian scientist, now a refugee, who has secured additiona l funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). She is investigating terrorism reporting in Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian media.
13 March 2025
International QS Ranking: The University of Mannheim Is Germany’s Best University in Economics and Business Administration Again
In the current “QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025”, the University of Mannheim has climbed 45 places to reach 91st place worldwide in the “Social Sciences and Management” category. In Germany, it is the second-best university in this category.
February
21 February 2025
GBP Election Poll: Majority of Companies in Favor of Debt Brake Reform
The new survey from the German Business Panel (GBP) at the University of Mannheim, conducted in the lead-up to the federal election, shows that companies are optimistic about the long-term economic outlook for Germany. Rapidly reforming the debt brake and consistently reducing bureaucracy are particularly important to them.
19 February 2025
Majority in Favor of Action against Online Hate Speech, but Further-Reaching Consequences Are Controversial
How to deal with hate speech online? An international study shows strong public support for regulation, but what is perceived as hate speech often varies depending on the individual point of view.
13 February 2025
When Politics Becomes a Risk Factor – How the Political Climate Influences the Health of Migrant Trainees
A new study by the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz with contributions of management professor Dr. Max Reinwald of the University of Mannheim examines the impact of right-wing populist election results on the well-being and integration of trainees with an immigrant background. The results show that regional support for the German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) plays a decisive role in experiences of discrimination and related health consequences for migrant workers.
11 February 2025
Education Strategies of the New Right
The Volkswagen Foundation is funding a new project at the University of Mannheim that will analyze the educational programs of the New Right in Germany and the Nouvelle Droite in France on a comparative basis for the first time.
January
29 January 2025
GBP Monitor in January 2025: Expensive Reporting Obligations Slow Down Sustainable Investments
22 January 2025
Bundestag Elections: Researchers Predict Outcomes at Federal and Local Level
The Zweitstimme.org project, co-directed by Prof. Thomas Gschwend, Ph.D., is gearing up for election day. Initial projections can be found online and will be updated regularly, including information relevant to each constituency.
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