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Eine Person sitzt gemeinsam mit einer anderen Person, die Dokumente in der Hand hält, an einem Tisch. Sie blickt lächelnd auf die Dokumente.

Credit: Anna Logue

Psychological Study: You can teach an old dog new tricks

Younger and older adults alike are able to adopt new socio-emotional behaviors. Even older adults benefit from a personality intervention aimed at handling stress and challenging social situations better. This is the conclusion of a psychological aging research study conducted by researchers from ...

Porträt von Prof. Olbert. Er steht vor einer begrünten Wand, trägt ein weißes Hemd und lächelt in die Kamera.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Professor Marcel Olbert Assumes the Chair of Taxation, Accounting, and Finance

Since February 2026, Marcel Olbert has joined the Area Accounting and Taxation at Mannheim Business School as Professor of Taxation, Accounting, and Finance. By returning from London Business School to Mannheim, he is making a deliberate commitment to Germany as a research hub and is establishing a ...

Porträt von Virgil Baclanoc. Er steht vor einer Wand, hat schwarze kurze Haare und trägt ein dunkelblaues Jackett.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.

Mehrere Personen stehen vor einer Treppe und posieren für ein Foto.

Credit: Martin Pötter

University of Mannheim Officially Opens Center for Advanced Studies

With the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), the University of Mannheim is further advancing its interdisciplinary collaborative research. The Center focuses on new research alliances, innovative topics, and networking among fellows from different schools.

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 ...

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ENGAGE.EU Expedition+ in Vaasa

Topic: European Societal Engagement on Energy Poverty & Crisis Application deadline: 30 January 2026