News

Would you like to receive news from the University of Mannheim on a regular basis by e-mail? Subscribe to our newsletter.

Amerikanische Flagge.

Credit: 123rf eshma

Special Issue of the Journal Amerikastudien Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

On 4 July, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence was celebrated. To mark this anniversary, experts analyze the founding of the United States in 1776 and its relevance to the present day in the special issue of the journal Amerikastudien, titled “The Cultural Politics of 1776: ...

Frontale Persepktive des Schlosses Mannheim

Credit: Anna Logue

Two Awards for Social Scientists at the University of Mannheim

Dr. Leah von der Heyde and Dr. Sandra Morgenstern have been honored for their scholarly work. While von der Heyde is receiving the Lorenz von Stein Prize for her dissertation on artificial intelligence in survey research, Morgenstern is being honored with the Bojanovsky Prize for her research on ...

Vier Personen unterhalten sich.

Credit: 123rf_seventyfour74

Women's quotas boost work engagement – if employees are aware of them

Women’s quotas can have an impact beyond simply ensuring a more balanced distribution of leadership positions. A study by researchers at the University of Mannheim and the Rotterdam School of Management shows that they can also boost employee engagement—but only if employees are aware of the ...

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.

Credit: 123rf/photollurg

Climate-neutral Steel Production in Germany Can Be Profitable

A new study by Mannheim economists shows that transformation is feasible

Eine Studentin nimmt ein Buch aus einem Regal voller Bücher.

Credit: Anna Logue

Cooperation Agreement Between the University of Mannheim and the Popakademie

Students at the University of Mannheim now have free access to the library of the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg. In return, students at the Popakademie receive free access to the services offered by the University Library. This arrangement is based on a cooperation agreement signed in May by the ...

Credit: Christos Sidiropoulos

Celebrating Innovative Teaching: University of Mannheim Honours ENGAGE.EU Educators

At this year’s “Tag der Lehre” ten faculty members at the University of Mannheim were honored for their commitment to the ENGAGE.EU Signature Courses. Through international collaborations in the field of teaching, they are helping to create innovative learning opportunities for students across ...

Campusleben

Credit: Anna Logue

Sustainability Award from the Mannheim Business Development

The Department of Economic and Structural Development will award 500 euros to one Bachelor's and one Master's or admission thesis that deals with the topic of sustainability. The submission deadline is 31 July 2026.

Eine Studentin sitzt an einem Tisch mit einem aufgeklapptenn Laptop und einem Stift in der Hand.

Credit: Anna Logue

ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative: Apply now for Winter Semester

Students can apply for online courses at the ENGAGE.EU partner universities until 30 June 2026.

Portraitfoto von Hossam Abdellatif. Er trägt eine Brille und ein dunkelblaues T-Shirt.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

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