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Drei blaue Luftballons, auf einem steht Carer Fair. Im Hintergrund sieht man verschwommen zwei Personen und das Schloss.

Credit: Career Network Universität Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH

From 21–23 April, the university's own company contact fair Career Fair UniMA will take place on the university campus.

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Credit: Anna Logue

Sustainability Award from the Mannheim Business Development

The Department of Economic and Structural Development will award 500 euros to one Bachelor's and one Master's or admission thesis that deals with the topic of sustainability. The submission deadline is 31 July 2026.

Porträt von Sara, die einen dunklen Blazer und eine getönte Brille trägt, gelockte Haare hat und vor Abbildungen antiker Statuen steht.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.

Prof. Kogan trägt ein rotes Oberteil und eine Brille.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Federal Ministry of the Interior Appoints Professor Irena Kogan to Expert Council on Integration and Migration

Since 1 April, the professor of Sociology and Societal Comparisons and former director of the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) has been a member of the independent, interdisciplinary body that provides research-based policy advice.

Credit: ENGAGE.EU / University Ramon Llull

ENGAGE.EU Summer Programs 2026: Study, Travel and Grow Across Europe

ENGAGE.EU is opening doors this summer, offering Bachelor's and Master's students the opportunity to gain international experience, expand their academic horizons, and connect with peers from across Europe.

Außenansicht des Mannheimer Schloss. Davor Bäume auf einer Wiese und zwei wehende Universitätsflaggen.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

New Funding Program: “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”

With the new funding program “Initiatives in Equal Opportunity,” the Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioners at the University of Mannheim now supports activities and projects by academic and non-academic staff that advance gender equality.

Das Bild zeigt einen Teil des Schlosses mit Magnolienblüten im Vordergrund

Credit: Laurenz Stammberger

QS Subject Rankings: Top Rankings in the Economic and Social Sciences

In the current “QS World University Ranking by Subject 2026”, the University of Mannheim is ranked 105th worldwide in the “Social Sciences and Management” category. In a nationwide comparison, it ranks third in this category.

Portraitfoto der Forscherin Eirliani Abdul Rahman. Sie trägt einen schwarze Brille und einen schwarzen Rollkragenpullover.

Harvard Researcher Seeks Refuge at the University of Mannheim

Researcher Eirliani Abdul Rahman, who holds a doctorate from Harvard University, transferred to the University of Mannheim in early March thanks to funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. The program for international academic freedom is supporting her with around EUR 1.8 million, enabling a ...

Eine Person steckt einen blauen Umschlag in eine Wahlurne.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Changes in Psychological Well-Being and Personality due to Elections

Mannheim psychologist Professor Olga Stavrova and her colleagues have investigated how supporters of winning or losing parties experience election results and what changes in well-being and personality can be observed until up to four months later.

Stefan Reichelstein trägt einen schwarzen Anzug und eine rote Krawatte. Er hält eine Rede.

Credit: Universität Wien

Stefan Reichelstein awarded honorary doctorate

The University of Vienna has awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor Stefan Reichelstein during its annual Dies Academicus ceremony.