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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.

Portraitfoto von Prof. Dr. Lesia Horodenko. Sie trägt ein schwarzes Oberteil und eine weiße Strickjacke.

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Reporting on terrorism and the responsibility of the media

How should media outlets cover terrorist events without causing public alarm or sharing distorted facts? Researchers at the University of Mannheim are looking into this question. Among them is a Ukrainian scientist, now a refugee, who has secured additiona l funding from the German Research ...

Drei blaue Luftballons, auf einem steht Carer Fair. Im Hintergrund sieht man verschwommen zwei Personen und das Schloss.

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From 8–10 April, the university's own company contact fair Career Fair UniMA will take place on the university campus.

Hände unterschiedlicher Hautfarben liegen übereinander

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International Day Against Racism: Fighting Racism Through Awareness and Education

The International Day against Racism has been celebrated every year on 21 March since 1966. In 2025, the motto of the day is: “Human rights for all”.

Ein Arm mit einem roten Ärmel und ein Arm mit einem weißen Ärmel heben sich vor einem hellgrauen Hintergrund ab. In den Armbeugen sind zwei Pflaster mit roten Kreuzen zu sehen, die typischerweise nach einer Blutspende aufgeklebt werden. Über dem Bild steht in großer, roter Schrift: „ALLTAGSHELD*INNEN TRAGEN VERBAND.“

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Blood donation campaign at the University

The Student Committee at the University (AStA) and the Department of Safety and Security are jointly calling for participation in the upcoming blood drive by the German Red Cross (GRC).

Eine Hand legt eine Münze auf einen Stapel mit Münzen.

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Fiscal Policy in Transition: Legitimacy and Longevity

How can government income and spending policy be legitimized through democratic means and safeguarded for the future? This central question is the subject of a new research project spearheaded by Mannheim lawyer Prof. Dr. Michael W. Müller. The Volkswagen Foundation is funding the project for five ...

Grundsteinlegung auf einer Baustelle: Katrin Schoppa und Thomas Fetzer mit weißen Schutzhelmen halten Dokumente und stehen lächelnd vor einer Kupferkapsel. Im Hintergrund Bauarbeiter in Warnwesten.

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Construction Has Begun for the New UNIT Building

On Friday, 14 March, there was a small ceremony for the new building of the University IT (UNIT) in A5, during which the foundation stone was laid. A sustainable three-story new building will be built by mid-2027.

Fünf lächelnde Personen tragen schicke Kleidung und stehen nebeneinander. Alle tragen einen Lanyard der Universität LUIIS.

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Going international with ENGAGE.EU

Current international open calls from the European University Alliance for all bachelor's and master's students.

Melanie Sauter trägt ein blau-weißes Oberteil und hat lange blonde Haare.

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Award for Peace Researcher Melanie Sauter

Mannheim political scientist Professor Dr. Melanie Sauter has received the Nils Petter Gleditsch Article of the Year Award for the best article published in the Journal of Peace Research (JPR) in 2024.

Two people walk side by side towards the Schloss of the University of Mannheim. One person pulls a black suitcase while the other person carries a bag and a globe.

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ENGAGE.EU Study Tours – Short-term stays in France or Norway

A three-day study trip to NHH Bergen (Norway) or Université Toulouse Capitole (France). The application deadline is 23 March.