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Studentinnen am Neckar.

Credit: Anna Logue

ENGAGE.EU Expedition+ on Ocean Sustainability

How can AI and entrepreneurship contribute to ocean sustainability? A challenging innovation sprint at NHH Bergen. Application deadline: 18 February.

Studentin sitzt verzweifelt über einem Buch am Schreibtisch mit Laptop.

Credit: Anna Logue

Boost Your Mental Resilience – Seminar Series Open to the Entire University Community

This spring semester, the University of Mannheim’s Studium Generale, as part of the ENGAGE.EU Work-Integrated Learning-Program (WIL), is once again launching a series of online seminars focused on Mental Health Management. The English-language workshops are open to all students and staff members at ...

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 ...

Credit: ENGAGE.EU/Toulouse Capitole

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.

Ein gelber Koffer, ein Arm mit roter Handtasche und Kinder, die "Vier gewinnt" spielen.

Credit: Alina Grolms

Kids' University in spring 2026

Three exciting lectures for 8- to 12-year-olds.

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.