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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 ...

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ENGAGE.EU Student Conference in Tilburg

Develop leadership skills, manage projects, and build bridges between cultures. Apply by February 2.

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

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.

Khishigtugs hat lange braune Haare, die zu einem Zopf zusammengebunden sind und trägt eine Brille. Er hat ein rot-weiß gestreiftes Hemd an und lächelt in die Kamera.

Credit: Alexander Münch

New myUniMA story Published

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

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.

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Credit: Michael Doppler

New Studium Generale Program

The course program for the upcoming spring semester has been published. Starting on 2 February, students of the University of Mannheim as well as all those interested from outside the university can register for courses in the fields of language, IT, and communication.