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Moral Panic Surrounding TikTok & Co.

Why does a potential ban on social media use for children under 16 find such broad support among the public – even though the current state of scientific research on the effects of social media paints a nuanced picture? Mannheim-based communication scientist Sarah Geber is receiving 600,000 euros to ...

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When Couples Move: New Research on Gender, Mobility and Careers

Economist Dr. Olatz Román Blanco has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to study gender-specific opportunities in the labor market when couples decide to move.

Kseniia Gorokhovska, wearing a purple shirt.

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The 2026 DAAD Prize Goes to Kseniia Gorokhovska

Kseniia Gorokhovska is from Odessa, Ukraine, and came to Germany as a result of Russia’s war of aggression. In 2023, she began a degree program in Business Administration at the University of Mannheim, and she will graduate this summer. During her time as a student, she volunteered to support her ...

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

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GBP Monitor July: More Bureaucracy Than Pay Equity – Companies Skeptical of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Although the deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law expired in June 2026 and key transparency requirements generally apply to all companies, only about one in five companies has so far taken a closer look at the new regulations. At the same time, only a small ...

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A Reality Check for Generative Artificial Intelligence

Are AI models as good as they claim to be? Mannheim-based computer scientist Prof. Dr. Heiko Paulheim is working on a reliable method for evaluating generative AI. The project is funded by the Vector Foundation with 100,000 euros.

Florian Keusch trägt ein weißes Hemd und darüber einen grauen Pullover.

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Florian Keusch Appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Federal Institute for Population Research

Keusch, a professor of Social Data Science and Methodology at the University of Mannheim, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB). His term of office began on 1 July 2026 and will last five years.

Oliver Dickhäuser trägt ein blaues Hemd und ein graues Sakko.

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Oliver Dickhäuser Elected to the Senate of the Leibniz Association

Oliver Dickhäuser, Professor for Educational Psychology, has been elected as a new member of the Senate of the Leibniz Association. His term of office lasts four years and begins on 1 August 2026. At the same time, he has been appointed to the Senate Competition Committee.

Eine Studentin steht vor einem Bücherregal in der Bibliothek und ist dabei ein Buch herauszuziehen. Sie trägt welliges, blondes Haar und ein schwarz-weiß gestreiftes T-Shirt.

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Air Conditioning in the Subject Libraries

The midsummer temperatures are leading to an increased need for cooling at the University Library. If the cooling system fails, temporary closures may occur.

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EASP Early Career Award for Dr. Jana Berkessel

Social Psychologist Dr. Jana Berkessel has been granted the Early Career Award of the European Association of Social Psychology (EASP).

Marco sitzt auf den Stufen einer Statue auf dem Ehrenhof. Er trägt eine blaue Jeans und einen blau-weiß-gestreiften Pullover.

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New myUniMA story Published

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