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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

Credit: CRC TR 224

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.

Credit: Emma-Lena Sester

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.

Credit: Anna Logue

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.

Visual mit einer ablehnenden Hand und dem Text: Stopp Gewald gegen Frauen

Credit: UN Woman Deutschland

Orange the World 2025: University of Mannheim Takes a Stand Against Violence Against Women

For more than three decades, 25 November has been observed worldwide as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The aim is to raise awareness of the many forms of gender-based violence and to empower those affected. In 2025, the University of Mannheim is once again ...

Farben der Transgenderfahne

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Day of remembrance for the victims of transphobia on 20 November: Help and support at the University of Mannheim / memorial march on 22 November

Musikerinnen und Musiker während des Konzerts

Credit: Katarzyna Paruszewska-Hamann

Concerts by Orchestra, Choir and Big Band

At the end of this semester, choir, orchestra, and big band of University of Mannheim invite everyone to their respective semester concerts.

Porträt von Emiliana. Sie steht in einem Gang der Universität, trägt eine weiße Bluse und ein schwarzes Jacket und schaut freundlich in die Kamera.

Credit: Kenzy Elgendy

New myUniMA story Published

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

Credit: Elisa Berdica

Sabine Sonnentag Is Among the Most Cited Researchers Worldwide

Professor Sabine Sonnentag from the University of Mannheim is one of the world’s most cited scientists according to the current list of “Highly Cited Researchers” published annually by the company Clarivate. For the second time in a row, Sonnentag is listed in the “Cross-Field” category, which ...

Drei Personen mit Laptops unterhalten sich lachend im Rektoratshof der Universität.

Credit: Anna Logue

Second Diversity Round Table on 12 November: Your Input is Needed!

The round table is an open platform for everyone who wants to actively participate and help shape diversity. The University of Mannheim wants to tackle challenges and develop new solutions together, be it in studies, teaching or everyday work.