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Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

GBP Report January

Majority of Companies Welcome Relaxation of Sustainability Reporting Requirements – but See Further Need for Reform

Eine Hand mit einer brennenden Zigarette

NAKO study confirms link between smoking and depression

A research group led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim has confirmed for the first time within the German National Cohort (NAKO) an association between cigarette consumption and depression. The study involved, among others, the psychologist Carolin Marie Callies, a ...

Tor des ehemaligen nationalsozialistischen Konzentrations- und Vernichtungslagers Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Es steht symbolisch für den Holocaust und den Völkermord, der dort stattfand.

Credit: Guy Percival

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of National Socialism

On 27 January, people around the world commemorate the victims of National Socialism. The occasion is the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. At the University of Mannheim, this day is also dedicated to remembrance and scholarly investigation: the provenance ...

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ENGAGE.EU Expedition+ in Vaasa

Topic: European Societal Engagement on Energy Poverty & Crisis Application deadline: 30 January 2026

Drei Personen sitzen nebeinander auf einer Steinmauer. Zwei Personen schauen in einen Ordner, während die andere Person auf ihren Laptop blickt.

Credit: Anna Logue

ENGAGE.EU Study Tour in Tilburg

Three-day study trip from April 14–16 to Tilburg University in the Netherlands on the topic of “Management of Diversity.” The application deadline is January 26.

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Radicalism, Extremism, Fundamentalism: International Study Finds Numerous Commonalities—and Certain Differences

Extremist or fundamentalist attitudes threaten democracies and peaceful coexistence. For the first time, a large-scale, systematic, and cross-national study paints a comprehensive picture.

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.

Credit: Anna Logue

Tabea Bucher-Koenen Appointed to Pension Commission

On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the Federal Government announced the creation of its Pension Commission. A total of 13 experts are to present a package of measures aimed at making the pension system future-proof and fair across generations by June 30, 2026. The newly established commission, whose ...

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.