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Vier Studierende im Gespräch, eine zeigt den anderen etwas auf einem Tablet.

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University of Mannheim Launches Diversity Climate Survey

The University of Mannheim is committed to fostering an inclusive and appreciative environment where all members—regardless of their personal backgrounds—have equal opportunities. With the university-wide Diversity Climate Survey, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity aims to learn more ...

Bild des Doms zu Speyer, es ist ein sonniger Tag, der Himmel ist blau.

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Sexual abuse in the Diocese of Speyer primarily a structural problem

Dr. Sylvia Schraut, an auxiliary professor and historian at the University of Mannheim, has published the first study on the history of sexual abuse structures in the Diocese of Speyer since 1946. The publication represents a meaningful contribution to the critical analysis of historical events.

Auf einer Hand wird eine leuchtende Glühbirne balanciert.

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Apply now: ENGAGE.EU Research Label promotes research projects

Seed funding for collaborative research initiatives within the ENGAGE.EU alliance – open to all researchers, including doctoral students. Submit project ideas and establish new partnerships by 31 May!

Portrait von Antonio Ciccone. Er trägt ein hellblaues Hemd und steht lächelnd in einem Gebäude.

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Bad stock market news only? Recent study analyzes coverage of the stock market of the German news outlet heute-journal

Economists Dr. Antonio Ciccone and Felix Rusche of the University of Mannheim investigated whether the media prefer negative reports. The study reveals a significant discrepancy: Reporting on the German Stock Index (DAX) on the daily news show ZDF heute-journal is predominantly negative—despite a ...

Gruppenbild auf einer Treppe.

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U7+: University Leaders from around the World Discuss Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

More than 85 members of the international university alliance U7+ met this week ahead of the G7 summit in Canada / Universities call on G7 governments to involve them in the regulation and further development of artificial intelligence (AI)

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

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The Mood Shifts: US Tariffs Dampen Hope of an Upturn

The GBP Monitor shows that affected industries invest less when global trade barriers rise – despite business-friendly coalition plans.

Sarah Danböck (schwarze Haare, rotes Jackett), bekommt eine Urkunde überreicht von einer Frau mit pinkfarbener Hose und Jacke. Beide schauen in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund ist ein Poster der DeGTP zu sehen.

Award for psychologist Sarah Danböck

Mannheim psychologist Dr Sarah K. Danböck has received the “Forschungsförderpreis der Elfriede Dietrich Stiftung 2025”. Her project is the first to systematically investigate anti-dissociative techniques – a field of research that has been little studied to date. The prize, endowed with 6,000 euros, ...

Zwei Personen lesen das Uni-Magazin „FORUM“ bei Kaffee und Kuchen in einem Café.

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New Edition of the University Magazine FORUM

The magazine with the focus “Start-up Factory: Founding Stories at the University of Mannheim” is now available on campus and can also be read online.

Kanzlerin Dr. Schoppa-Bauer und Rektor Prof. Fetzer sitzen nebeneinander an einem Tisch, vor Ihnen liegt der Vertrag.

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Higher Education Funding Agreement Signed

Reliability and financial planning security for the next five years

Eine Skyline mit Wolkenkratzern, überlagert von transparenten roten Aktienkurslinien und Zahlen.

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Study reveals that masculine investment behavior reduces fund returns

A new study by researchers from the University of Mannheim and the University of Essex shows that male and female fund managers invest in different sectors – influenced by their own consumption preferences. This has a significant effect on fund performance.