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Portrait von Tina In-Albon. Sie trägt ein lila-blaues Kleid.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Study on Online Therapy Services for Adolescents with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is providing approximately 600,000 euros in funding for a study by Mannheim-based psychologist Prof. Dr. Tina In-Albon, which aims to improve psychotherapy services for adolescents.

Eine Frau steht vor einer Wand und trägt ein schwarzes Oberteil.

Credit: Alexander Münch

ERC Starting Grant: How Women Have Shaped Politics – and Their Own Rights

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Dr. Keonhi Son, a political scientist at the University of Mannheim, one of its highly coveted Starting Grants. She will receive just under 1.5 million euros to investigate the role that female parliamentarians played in the emergence of women’s social ...

Drei Personen durchschneiden ein Eröffungsband in einem Fitnessstudion.

Credit: Alexander Münch

T1 FitnessGym Opens Its Doors

The University of Mannheim officially opened its new fitness center in the city center on 31 August with a ceremony. Around 70 guests celebrated the launch, and through 20 September, training at T1 FitnessGym is free of charge.

Credit: Alina Grolms

Uni-Fest on 12 September

On 12 September, the University of Mannheim invites you to this year's Uni-Fest in the east wing of the palace.

Kids' University in fall 2026

Three exciting lectures for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Eine Frau mit schulterlangen braunen Haaren, blauer Bluse und weißer Hose sitzt auf einem gelben Sessel. Sie hält die Ausgabe 2/2026 des FORUM-Magazins in der Hand und liest darin. Im Hintergrund steht eine Vase mit Pflanze.

Credit: Alexander Münch

New Issue: University Magazine FORUM 2/2026 Published

The magazine with the focus “Ready for the Future: The University of Mannheim’s Research Strategy” (Fit für die Zukunft: Die Forschungsstrategie der Uni Mannheim) is now available on campus and can also be read online (in German).

Frau mit schulterlangen Locken und blauem Blazer lächelt in die Kamera

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AI for Women: Opportunities and Challenges of AI for Women

The Business School invites you to the online event “AI for Women” on 22 September 2026: Christina Sontheim-Leven will show how women can use artificial intelligence strategically for their careers—and how to navigate bias in AI systems critically along the way.

Zwei Studierende sitzen nebeneinander an einem Tisch und schauen gemeinsam auf einen Laptop.

Credit: Anna Logue

New Program for the Studium Generale

The program for the Studium Generale in the fall semester is online. Registration starts on 31 August at noon.

Credit: Stefanie Eichler

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 ...

Credit: Elena Teagno

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.