Das Mannheimer Barockschloss und der Ehrenhof unter blauem Himmel.

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Ein Kind kippt Sand aus einem Spielzeug-Laster.
More Pressure, Fewer Children: How Competition Between Parents Is Lowering the Birth Rate
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.
Zwei Personen umarmen sich. Eine Person steht mit dem Rücken zur Kamera, die andere Person lächelt.
Compassion Makes People Happy
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 ...
Porträt von Thuy Nguyen. Sie steht vor einem braunen Hintergrund, trägt ein schwarzes Jackett und lächelt in die Kamera.
New myUniMA story Published
Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.
In einem Flur hängen Bilder an der Wand.
New Exhibition: “Spitzenklasse – im Studium und Spitzensport 3.0”
The exhibition “Spitzenklasse – im Studium und Spitzensport 3.0” has been on display on the first floor of Ehrenhof Ost since 22 October 2025.
Vier Personen sitzen auf einer Treppe
Celebrating 15 Years of the Welcome Center
Since 2010, the University of Mannheim’s Welcome Center has helped international researchers settle in, quickly establishing itself as their first point of contact.
Zwei Stundentinnen sitzen vor einem Hörsaal und betrachten gemeinsam etwas auf einem Tablet.
Free M365 license for students
Changes to M365 licenses for students in December.
Surfing the Web Safely: New Study Shows What Digital Skills Children Need
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.
Gruppenfoto 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 ...
An einer Wand hängen mehrere gerahmte Bilder.
Exhibition: 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. The exhibition on women in the anti-Nazi resistance is on display at the Central Lending Library Schloss Schneckenhof West and will be open ...
Eine Studentin sitzt an einem Tisch mit einem aufgeklapptenn Laptop und einem Stift in der Hand.
ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative: Apply now for Spring Semester
Students can apply for online courses at the ENGAGE.EU partner universities until 14 December 2025.