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Eine Person mit schulterlangem braunem Haar sitzt an einem weißen Tisch und arbeitet an einem Laptop. Auf dem Bildschirm ist Zotero geöffnet, konkret eine Übersicht einer Bibliothek mit dem Titel ‚TransforMA Bibliothek‘. Im Hintergrund steht ein abschließbarer Aktenschrank.

Credit: Rheia Martiny

Open Zotero database on transformation

As part of the TransforMA project, the University of Mannheim and the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences have launched a Zotero library on the topic of transformation.

Weißter Spender für Menstruationsprodukte an einer Wand

Credit: Alexander Münch und Joseline Weinberg

Free Period Products on Campus

At the beginning of July, a pilot project for free period products was launched in four very frequented restrooms on the campus of the University of Mannheim.

Aufnahme der Band bei einem Auftritt mit lilafarbenem Licht.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Big band is looking for musicians

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

Eine Gruppe junger Menschen steht vor dem Mannheimer Schloss und posiert für ein Gruppenfoto.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Joint Programme Summer Seminar in Mannheim

From 7 to 11 July 2025, the University of Mannheim hosts the third Summer Seminar of the ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme in Digital Transformation. During this event, 34 students from the nine ENGAGE.EU partner universities come together to work on practical case studies.

Eine Person sitzt auf einer Wiese und es ist gutes Wetter mit Sonnenschein und leichten Wolken.

Credit: Anna Logue

Survey Results on Life and Well-Being in the Rhine and Neckar Region

How safe do residents of Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region feel? And what do they consider to be the most pressing issues that need to be addressed by politicians? In May 2025, employees of the TransforMA project, based at the University of Mannheim and the Technical University of ...

Zwei Spielzeugpanzer auf gestapelten 500-Euro-Scheinen.

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Increased Military Spending May Not Lead to Economic Return

The planned massive increase in Germany’s military spending may contribute significantly less to economic development than is often claimed. This is the finding of a new study by economists Professor Tom Krebs, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk from the University of Mannheim.

Porträt von Karin Hoisl. Sie hat braune, halblange Haare, trägt ein weißes Jacket und lächelt in die Kamera. Sie lehnt an einer Wand mit blauen Schließfächern.

Credit: Anna Logue

Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl and Dipl.-Phil. Christiane Koch Elected New Equal Opportunities Commissioners of the University of Mannheim

On 25 June, the Senate of the University of Mannheim unanimously elected Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl, holder of the Chair of Organization and Innovation, as new central equal opportunity commissioner. Christiane Koch, head of the Department of English for Business Administration, was unanimously elected ...

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QS World University Rankings 2026: The University of Mannheim Enjoys an Excellent Reputation Among Employers

The University of Mannheim has moved up 71 places in the recently published edition of the QS World University Rankings. It is now in 416th position worldwide. It has also climbed six places among German universities, from position 28 to 22.

Eine Studentin tippt auf ihrem Tablet, ihr Handy und Laptop liegen daneben auf dem Tisch.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

“User Management” Becomes “MyUni-ID”

As of 1 July 2025, the term “User Administration” will be replaced by “MyUni-ID.” All university websites and official documents will subsequently use the new designation.

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How Abuse of Power Is Becoming the Norm

A new study involving the Mannheim-based economist junior professor Dr. Wladislaw Mill shows: Victims of abuse of power get used to unfair rules.