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Prof. Dr. Christian Mann hat kurze braune Haare und eine Brille. Er trägt einen braunen Wollpullover.

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Professor Christian Mann Receives “Opus Magnum” Fellowship of the Volkswagen Foundation for Research Project on Professional Athletes in Ancient Greece

The Volkswagen Foundation has awarded the “Opus Magnum” fellowship to the Professor of History for his book on ancient sports and social history (in German: “Antiker Sport: eine Sozialgeschichte”). The fellowship includes funding for a substitute, who takes over the duties at the chair for three ...

Drei Studierende springen jubelnd in die Luft. Kulisse ist das Mannheimer Hafengelände. Über ihnen sind gelbe Wimpel gespannt.

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StudyCheck Award 2023: University of Mannheim Most Popular University in Germany

Students are very satisfied with the University of Mannheim. Last year, no other university was rated as highly on the StudyCheck online portal as the University of Mannheim. This earned the university the distinction of “Most Popular University” in the StudyCheck Award 2023.

Mitglieder der Bigband mit Instrumenten

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The Big Band of the University Is Looking for New Members

For the coming semester, the instruments tenor saxophone, trombone, piano, guitar, drums/percussion and bass are especially in demand. But also interested people who play trumpet or vibraphone as well as singers are welcome to apply, since new vacancies often occur with the beginning of the lecture ...

Studierende sitzen im Seminarraum

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New Studium Generale Program

The course program for the upcoming spring semester has been published. Starting on 6 February, students of the University of Mannheim as well all those interested from outside the university can register for courses in the fields of language, IT, and communication.

Ein blauer Reisebus fährt über eine Brücke. Im Hintergrund das Meer.

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Are Zero-Emission Coaches also Economically Viable?

Researchers at the Mannheim Institute for Sustainable Energy Studies (MISES) at the University of Mannheim are collaborating with Daimler Buses and other partners to de-velop a concept for zero-emission coaches powered by all-electric drive systems.

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Professor Dr. Astrid Lembke Elected as New Central Equal Opportunity Commissioner

Dr. Astrid Lembke, professor of German Studies, takes over from Dr. Jutta Mata, professor of Psychology

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Overly Self-Confident CEOs Avoid Strategic Change in Organizations

A new study from the University of Mannheim’s Business School finds that CEOs with exaggerated self-confidence show a preference for steadiness within organizations.

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Top rankings for Mannheim business professors

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult Christian Homburg and Senior Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Weber receive top rankings in WirtschaftsWoche research ranking, lifetime achievement category

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University of Mannheim Bids Farewell to Executive Vice President Barbara Windscheid

On 15 December 2022, Executive Vice President Barbara Windscheid celebrated her official retirement in the Aula of the University of Mannheim. After six years as Executive Vice President of the University of Mannheim, Windscheid will retire on 31 December.

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Extended application period for ENGAGE.EU Think Tank 2023 in Toulouse

Gender Inequalities researchers take note! Apply until January 9