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Eine Gruppe junger Menschen steht vor dem Mannheimer Schloss und posiert für ein Gruppenfoto.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Joint Programme Summer Seminar in Mannheim

From 7 to 11 July 2025, the University of Mannheim hosts the third Summer Seminar of the ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme in Digital Transformation. During this event, 34 students from the nine ENGAGE.EU partner universities come together to work on practical case studies.

Modernes, graues Gebäude der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien.

ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week+ at WU Vienna

An intensive, one-week program in September for students and doctoral candidates with a focus on migration and displacement. Application until 17 August.

Eine Person sitzt auf einer Wiese und es ist gutes Wetter mit Sonnenschein und leichten Wolken.

Credit: Anna Logue

Survey Results on Life and Well-Being in the Rhine and Neckar Region

How safe do residents of Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region feel? And what do they consider to be the most pressing issues that need to be addressed by politicians? In May 2025, employees of the TransforMA project, based at the University of Mannheim and the Technical University of ...

Zwei Spielzeugpanzer auf gestapelten 500-Euro-Scheinen.

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Increased Military Spending May Not Lead to Economic Return

The planned massive increase in Germany’s military spending may contribute significantly less to economic development than is often claimed. This is the finding of a new study by economists Professor Tom Krebs, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk from the University of Mannheim.

Porträt von Karin Hoisl. Sie hat braune, halblange Haare, trägt ein weißes Jacket und lächelt in die Kamera. Sie lehnt an einer Wand mit blauen Schließfächern.

Credit: Anna Logue

Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl and Dipl.-Phil. Christiane Koch Elected New Equal Opportunities Commissioners of the University of Mannheim

On 25 June, the Senate of the University of Mannheim unanimously elected Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl, holder of the Chair of Organization and Innovation, as new central equal opportunity commissioner. Christiane Koch, head of the Department of English for Business Administration, was unanimously elected ...

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QS World University Rankings 2026: The University of Mannheim Enjoys an Excellent Reputation Among Employers

The University of Mannheim has moved up 71 places in the recently published edition of the QS World University Rankings. It is now in 416th position worldwide. It has also climbed six places among German universities, from position 28 to 22.

Eine Studentin tippt auf ihrem Tablet, ihr Handy und Laptop liegen daneben auf dem Tisch.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

“User Management” Becomes “MyUni-ID”

As of 1 July 2025, the term “User Administration” will be replaced by “MyUni-ID.” All university websites and official documents will subsequently use the new designation.

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How Abuse of Power Is Becoming the Norm

A new study involving the Mannheim-based economist junior professor Dr. Wladislaw Mill shows: Victims of abuse of power get used to unfair rules.

Credit: Alina Grolms

Uni-Fest at the University of Mannheim on 6 September

On 6 September, the University of Mannheim invites the public to the Uni-Fest – a new format blending science, music, and partying to mark the beginning of the new semester. Under the theme “Celebrate. Research. Together.”, guests can expect a diverse program featuring scientific talks and ...

Portrait von Filomen Di Marco. Sie trägt ein schwarzes Oberteil und eine dunkelgraue Strickjacke.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

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