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Studentin läuft durch eine Straße in Mannheim

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Student Survey of the City of Mannheim

At regular intervals, the Department of Economic and Structural Support of the City of Mannheim conducts a survey of all students in the city and asks them to participate. The survey covers topics such as housing, choosing a study program, and the general image of the city. How attractive is ...

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Extreme Weather Events in Summer 2025: Europe Faces Long-Term Losses of 126 Billion Euros

Heat waves, droughts, and floods affected around a quarter of EU regions in the summer of 2025. A new extended study by Dr. Sehrish Usman from the University of Mannheim and economists from the European Central Bank shows: The economic consequences are considerable – with estimated losses of 43 ...

Hans-Peter Wild trägt ein hellblaues Sakko und ein weißes Hemd.

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University of Mannheim Names Renowned Seminar Series after Dr. Hans-Peter Wild

The University of Mannheim honors the entrepreneur and supporter Dr. Hans-Peter Wild: The renowned “Marketing Research Series” seminar series will be continued under the name “Dr. Wild Marketing Research Series”.

Grafik zur Ankündigung der Study Abroad Fair

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Study Abroad Fair

On 18 September in the Ehrenhof and Mensavorplatz. Various accompanying information events will take place starting on 12 September.

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Celebrating.Research.Together.

On 6 September, numerous visitors celebrated the start of the new semester with this year's Uni-Fest.

Eine Frau mit langen, lockigen Haaren steht zwischen drei Figuren im Mannheimer Antikensaal. Die hält die Ausgabe 2/2025 des FORUM in der Hand und liest darin.

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New Edition: University Magazine FORUM 2/2025 Published

The magazine with the focus “Front and Center: Democracy Research at the University of Mannheim” is now available on campus and can also be read online.

Portraitfoto von Dr. Constantin Wurthmann. Er trägt ein weißes Hemd und ein schwarzes Sakko.

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Major EU Grant for Research into the Political Identity of LGBTQ* People in Europe

Political scientist Dr. Constantin Wurthmann from the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) of the University of Mannheim has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant in the amount of 1.5 million euros. In his project, he investigates how the identities of sexual and gender minorities ...

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Join the University Orchestra

Do you play a symphonic instrument and have orchestra experience? Then we’d love to hear from you! Auditions will take place on 10 and 13 September.

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Medical Research Often Fails to Meet Actual Needs

A new study involving researchers from the University of Mannheim shows that diseases such as diabetes and addiction are on the rise worldwide, but research into them is lagging behind and is only taking place in a few countries.

Eine lilafarbene illustrierte Raketen-Figur fliegt mit einem ausgestrecktem Arm und Ball unter dem anderen Arm durch das Bild. Der Hintergrund ist rot.

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New Webpage: Studying the Healthy Way

Information for students and prospective students, offering support and guidance during the various stages of their studies