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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 15 November 2024.

Eine übergewichtige Person steht lächelnd vor einem Spiegel. Die Person trägt Sportkleidung.

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The Health and Social Consequences of Obesity Depend on Where You Live

Obesity can have serious social, socio-economic and health consequences. A new study shows that the problems are less serious for people who live in areas where obesity is common.

Drei Studierende stehen auf dem Ehrenhof, tragen Winterjacken und halten jeweils eine Tasse in den Händen.

ENGAGE.EU Winter Schools in Mannheim and Tilburg

In January, two ENGAGE.EU Winter Schools will be offered: Law & Policy for the Anthropocene, Tilburg University (10–17 January) and Studium Oecologicum – Current Issues in Sustainability, University of Mannheim (13–24 January). Application deadline: 15 October

Prof. Dr. Thomas Puhl (links), Ministerin Petra Olschowski und Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer (rechts) bei der Rektoratsübergabe, während sie lächelnd nebeneinander stehen.

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Ceremonial Handover of the President’s Office at the University of Mannheim

Science minister Petra Olschowski bid farewell to Professor Dr. Thomas Puhl / Professor Dr. Thomas Fetzer accepted the Chain of Office as the new President of the University of Mannheim with a first programmatic speech on Monday / Core topic: Promoting research

Zwei Männer in festlicher Robe - Professor Dimitar Dimitrov (links) und Professor Thomas Puhl - halten gemeinsam eine Medaille in einer Box, hinter ihnen ein großes Emblem und die bulgarische Flagge.

Thomas Puhl Receives Honorary Doctorate in Bulgaria

Professor Dr. Thomas Puhl, President of the University of Mannheim, was awarded the honorary doctoral degree “Doctor Honoris Causa” of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia on 25 September.

ENGAGE.EU Joint Programme 2025: Apply now

In this programme, participants will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest tech and digital companies in innovative case studies and workshops.

Eine Person hält ein Smartphone in der Hand. Auf dem Bildschirm ist das Wort "News" lesbar.

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People Consume Online News That Align with Their Political Preferences

In the digital age, there are clear individual differences in online news consumption, particularly with regard to political content. A new study by the GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences in collaboration with the University of Mannheim has shown that political news is consumed less ...

US-Generalkonsul Brian Heath und Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer stehen vor dem Haupteingang der Universität und schütteln Hände

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U.S. Consul General Brian Heath Visited the University

On 18 September the new U.S. Consul General Brian Heath in Frankfurt visited the University of Mannheim. Together with the future President Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer, they discussed trends and developments in joint collaboration. The University of Mannheim currently cooperates with 42 American ...

Ein Arm mit einem roten Ärmel und ein Arm mit einem weißen Ärmel heben sich vor einem hellgrauen Hintergrund ab. In den Armbeugen sind zwei Pflaster mit roten Kreuzen zu sehen, die typischerweise nach einer Blutspende aufgeklebt werden. Über dem Bild steht in großer, roter Schrift: „ALLTAGSHELD*INNEN TRAGEN VERBAND.“

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Blood donation campaign at the University

The Student Committee at the University (AStA) and the Department of Safety and Security are jointly calling for participation in the upcoming blood drive by the German Red Cross (GRC).

Menschen steigen an einer Straßenbahnhaltestelle vor dem Mannheimer Schloss ein und aus.

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Tram Connection to the University Reopened

Good news for everyone commuting to the university by tram: Starting 16 September, trams on the routes between Paradeplatz and Schloss, as well as between Hauptbahnhof and Schloss, will largely resume normal service without detours and delays.