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Spotlight on Canada: New Research Network at the University of Mannheim

Interdisciplinary CanadaForum explores the North American country through cultural, historical, and sociological perspectives – Kick-off event with Canadian professor Myra Bloom (Toronto).

Mehrere Personen sitzen auf Stühlen und schauen auf eine Bühne, auf der Sabrina Scherbarth, ehrenamtliche Geschäftsführerin der Stiftung Universität Mannheim, eine Rede hält.

Credit: Alexander Münch

20th Anniversary of the University of Mannheim Foundation

The University of Mannheim Foundation has been supporting promising projects in research and teaching at the university for 20 years. The anniversary event took place on 30 September in the Rittersaal and the Gartensaal of Schloss Mannheim.

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ENGAGE.EU Female Entrepreneurship Roundtable

On 30 October, the University of Mannheim and NEXT Mannheim are hosting an inspiring afternoon dedicated to female entrepreneurship, innovation and social impact. Female and non-binary students can strengthen their entrepreneurial skills in interactive workshops, panel discussions and networking ...

Studentin sitzt verzweifelt über einem Buch am Schreibtisch mit Laptop.

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Boost Your Mental Resilience – with the ENGAGE.EU Staff Academy

Attend online workshops at our ENGAGE.EU partner universities and improve your professional skills. We also offer a series of seminars on Mental Health Management at the Studium Generale.

Studentin läuft durch eine Straße in Mannheim

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Student Survey of the City of Mannheim

At regular intervals, the Department of Economic and Structural Support of the City of Mannheim conducts a survey of all students in the city and asks them to participate. The survey covers topics such as housing, choosing a study program, and the general image of the city. How attractive is ...

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Extreme Weather Events in Summer 2025: Europe Faces Long-Term Losses of 126 Billion Euros

Heat waves, droughts, and floods affected around a quarter of EU regions in the summer of 2025. A new extended study by Dr. Sehrish Usman from the University of Mannheim and economists from the European Central Bank shows: The economic consequences are considerable – with estimated losses of 43 ...

Hans-Peter Wild trägt ein hellblaues Sakko und ein weißes Hemd.

Credit: Christian Borth

University of Mannheim Names Renowned Seminar Series after Dr. Hans-Peter Wild

The University of Mannheim honors the entrepreneur and supporter Dr. Hans-Peter Wild: The renowned “Marketing Research Series” seminar series will be continued under the name “Dr. Wild Marketing Research Series”.

Grafik zur Ankündigung der Study Abroad Fair

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Study Abroad Fair

On 18 September in the Ehrenhof and Mensavorplatz. Various accompanying information events will take place starting on 12 September.

Credit: Elmar Witt

Celebrating.Research.Together.

On 6 September, numerous visitors celebrated the start of the new semester with this year's Uni-Fest.

Eine Frau mit langen, lockigen Haaren steht zwischen drei Figuren im Mannheimer Antikensaal. Die hält die Ausgabe 2/2025 des FORUM in der Hand und liest darin.

Credit: Elene Rakviashvili

New Edition: University Magazine FORUM 2/2025 Published

The magazine with the focus “Front and Center: Democracy Research at the University of Mannheim” is now available on campus and can also be read online.