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ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week in Toulouse
University of Toulouse Capitole poses challenges on the topic of “Climate Change & Sustainability” from 26 to 31 May 2024. The application deadline is March 20.
Social Acceptance of Immigrants Working as Politicians or Judges Is Low
Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful – and not, because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new study, conducted by researchers of the University of Mannheim and ...
Professorinnenprogramm 2030: University Supports Women in Academia
The University of Mannheim’s equal opportunity strategy convinced in the first round of the Professorinnenprogramm 2030.
ENGAGE.EU Summer School in Toulouse
The upcoming Summer School on 'Artificial Intelligence and Societal Challenges' takes place in June at the Université Toulouse Capitole in France. Apply until 17 March 2024.
Grafik des Mannheimer Schlosses, zusammengesetzt aus vielen bunten, verschiedenfarbigen Bausteinen.
Diversity at the University of Mannheim: New Website Bundles Diversity Offers
Since December 2021, the University of Mannheim has been taking part in the diversity audit process “Vielfalt gestalten” (shaping diversity) offered by the Stifterverband. Its aim is to make the university a place where we actively oppose discrimination and stand up for diversity.
University of Mannheim Supports #Zusammenland – Vielfalt macht uns stark” Campaign
The University of Mannheim participates in the #ZUSAMMENLAND – Vielfalt macht uns stark” (Diversity makes us strong) campaign, which was initiated by the news outlets DIE ZEIT, Handelsblatt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Tagesspiegel, WirtschaftsWoche, and Ströer. Together with around 500 companies, higher ...
President Dr. Thomas Puhl Earns Second-Highest Score in the “University President of the Year” Survey
For the fourth time in a row, the members of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV)) see Puhl in the top group of university presidents.
Impact of discrimination on mental health
Up to now, there was some indication that discrimination negatively affects a person’s mental health and well-being. With a meta study, female researchers of the University of Mannheim show the clear negative effects of discrimination for the first time.
Water Damage in the Ehrenhof Library
Due to water damage, the subject library Schloss Ehrenhof must be temporarily closed.
Searching for Nazi-Looted Cultural Property: Mannheim University Library Receives Funding for Provenance Research
The University of Mannheim will receive funding of more than 75,000 euros for the project on cultural property that has been seized as a result of persecution in the collection of Mannheim University Library (“Verfolgungsbedingt entzogenes Kulturgut im Bestand der Universitätsbibliothek Mannheim“). ...