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Khishigtugs hat lange braune Haare, die zu einem Zopf zusammengebunden sind und trägt eine Brille. Er hat ein rot-weiß gestreiftes Hemd an und lächelt in die Kamera.

Credit: Alexander Münch

New myUniMA story Published

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

Prof. Debus steht vor dem Schloss und lächelt. Er trägt blauen Anzug und ein weißes Hemd.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Marc Debus Appointed Editor-in-Chief

The Mannheim scientist has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Politische Vierteljahresschrift/German Political Science Quarterly since January 2026.

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New Studium Generale Program

The course program for the upcoming spring semester has been published. Starting on 2 February, students of the University of Mannheim as well as all those interested from outside the university can register for courses in the fields of language, IT, and communication.

Portrait von Tabea Bucher-Koenen. Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse sowie einen dunkelblauen Blazer und sitzt mit gefaltetenen Händen in einem leeren Hörsaal.

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Tabea Bucher-Koenen Appointed to Pension Commission

On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the Federal Government announced the composition of its Pension Commission. A total of 13 experts are to present, by no later than June 2026, a package of measures aimed at making the pension system future-proof and fair across generations. The newly established ...

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.

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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 ...

In einem Flur hängen Bilder an der Wand.

Credit: Alexander Münch

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

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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.

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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.