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The University as a Place of Diversity and Tolerance

The University of Mannheim promotes social diversity and equal opportunities. It is an open place for learning, teaching and working. Respectful, appreciative interactions with one another and tolerance for diversity are core values of the university.

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New Approach in Statistics Uses Smartphones instead of Diaries

Mannheim data scientist Professor Florian Keusch and researchers from six other European countries have received a grant for a new project of the European Commission and EUROSTAT, the statistical office of the European Union. The goal of the project is to develop and test intelligent, ...

ZEW and University of Mannheim Receive 1.6 Million Euros for Joint Tax Research

The Leibniz ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation, a joint initiative of ZEW Mannheim and the University of Mannheim, will receive 1.2 million euros in research funding from the Leibniz Association over a period of four years.

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Professor Jochen Taupitz Appointed to the Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Health

Over the next twelve months, the commission is to address the revision of legislation on reproductive medicine and the future of Section 218 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) regulating abortion.

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New U7+ University Alliance Statement Calls on G7 Leaders to Prioritize and Advance Peace and Security

More than 75 members of the U7+ international university alliance met in Japan this week ahead of the G7 summit. The University of Mannheim played a leading role.

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

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GBP Monitor March: Fast Internet Is More Important to Companies than Low Trade Tax

A well-developed digital infrastructure with a strong network and the availability of a qualified local workforce are more important to companies when selecting their location than low municipal taxes and fees. For attracting business, investing in public infrastructure is more powerful than lower ...

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Opening hours of the Express Service and Portal² services restricted in April

Due to the system migration of the University of Mannheim’s examination management software, the Express Service and Student Services will be closed from 3 to 17 April. Some Portal² services will only be partly accessible during this time. The data in Portal² from 31 March 2023 will be “frozen” ...

Studierende sitzen auf einer Wiese vor dem Schloss und unterhalten sich miteinander.

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Applications open for expeditions in Bergen and Vienna

The Norwegian School of Economics invites you to the Sustainability Challenge, the WU Vienna is looking for solutions to the issue of inequalities.

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Transatlantic Climate Conversations at the University of Mannheim

On 16 March 2023, the Transatlantic Climate Conversations series, in which researchers from the University of Mannheim and the Brandeis University in the US will discuss pressing questions about the climate crisis, will start. All those interested are welcome to join the online discussions.