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Sociologist David Kretschmer Has Been Awarded the 2024 Lorenz-von-Stein Prize

Kretschmer receives the award for his dissertation on the friendships of Muslim youth in Germany.

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Mannheim Professor of Law Advises Federal Ministry of Finance on Simplifying Corporate Tax

Together with 12 other experts, Professor Dr. Erik Röder prepared a report with proposals for simplifying corporate taxation and lessen the bureaucratic burden on companies. The report has now been handed over to Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner.

Camille Urvoy smiles ino the camera

Credit: Camille Urvoy

After Takeover, French TV Channels Broadcast 50% More Far-Right Opinions

In a new study, the EPoS Economic Research Center at the Universities of Mannheim and Bonn, led by Professor Camille Urvoy, Ph.D., analyzed French TV channels with regard to the political preferences of their owners. Channels of the Canal Plus Group, which was recently bought by billionaire Vincent ...

Blick aus den Quadraten entlang der Straßenbahnschienen und der Haltestelle Schloss auf den Mittelbau des Barockschlosses Mannheim.

Credit: Frank Kleinbach

Summer Construction by rnv: Universität and Schloss Tramway Stops Closed for an Extended Period

Due to construction work by Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv), employees and students of the University of Mannheim will have to adjust to significant changes in public transportation.

Eine Person spielt Drums, eine Gitarre und eine andere Keyboard.

Credit: Jula Jacob

Big band is looking for musicians

The University's College Jazz Orchestra is looking for players to join the band

A man in a suit is sitting at a desk. There is an open laptop on the desk. The man looks thoughtfully to the side.

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Tone of letters influences capital flows into mutual funds

The writing style of shareholder letters from US fund companies influences how much capital flows from investors into the fund. If they are written dishonestly or negatively, it does not go down well with investors.