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Application phase for the Online Exchange Initiative in Spring 2025

Students can apply for online courses at the ENGAGE.EU partner universities until 215 December 2024.

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ENGAGE.EU Short Program at WU Vienna: “Managing for Tomorrow”

Bachelor students will have the opportunity to analyze the impact of global challenges on the corporate world at WU Vienna from 20 to 30 May, 2025.

Portrait von Sabine Sonnentag. Sie trägt eine weiße Bluse und einen schwarzen Blazer. Sie steht vor dem Schloss auf dem Ehrenhof.

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Mannheim Psychologist Sabine Sonnentag Is Among the Most Cited Scientists Worldwide

According to the current list of “Highly Cited Researchers”, published yearly by Clarivate, Mannheim psychologist Professor Dr. Sabine Sonnentag belongs to the top 1 percent of the most cited researchers worldwide. Sonnentag is listed in the “Cross-Field” category, which recognizes researchers whose ...

Fast 100 Studierende stehen zusammen und posieren für ein Foto.

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148 Scholarship Holders in the Academic Year 2024/2025

In the academic year 2024/2025, 148 students of the University of Mannheim receive funding in form of a scholarship. In total, four different scholarship programs honor the achievement and commitment of the 148 students: the Deutschland Scholarship, the Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship of the ...

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Research on Discrimination: Access to Professional Networks is Crucial

Black people in the USA are disadvantaged in terms of access to relevant professional networks compared to White Americans. However, those who are already part of a professional network enjoy the same benefits. Lunch dates with randomly selected persons help to break up entrenched structures in ...

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Study on Financial Education in Germany Shows a Wide Range of Opportunities but Their Effectiveness Is Unclear

Professor Dr. Carmela Aprea, a financial education researcher, and her doctoral student Merve Suna, M.Sc., have analyzed the range of extracurricular financial education opportunities in Germany. The result: There are many services. However, only a few are based on scientific findings and their ...

Das Mannheimer Schloss erstrahlt in der Herbstsonne.

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University of Mannheim Secures Top Spot in Economics and Social Sciences in 2024 Shanghai Ranking

The University of Mannheim has achieved a prominent standing in the 2024 “Global Ranking of Academic Subjects” by Shanghai Ranking, specifically within the disciplines of social sciences and economics. For the past seven years, the university has maintained a position within the global top 50 in the ...

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The Forgotten Pioneer: Celebrating 100 Years of Behavior Therapy

Today, behavioral therapy stands out as one of the most widely practiced forms of psychotherapy. The approach originated with Mary Cover Jones, a psychologist from the United States, who in 1924 published an influential case study focused on addressing anxiety. Although her research served as the ...

Zwei Studierende unterhalten sich, vor ihnen steht ein ausgeklappter Laptop.

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ENGAGE.EU Online Student Competition

What role will AI play in society in the future? This is the topic of the ENGAGE.EU competition. The application deadline is 15 November.

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Higher Education Budget Cuts: Universities Concerned About Baden-Württemberg's Future Viability

Budget negotiations are underway in Baden-Württemberg, including critical components of future financing for universities. The negotiations cover the key financial plans for the period between 2026 and 2030. These changes may compel universities to implement drastic budget cuts, which could ...