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Gemalte Personen stehen Hand in Hand nebeneinander. Eine große Hand ist rechts von ihnen zu sehen.

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Care Week: Support for Relatives at the University of Mannheim

Reconciling care work and studies or work is still a challenge that often remains hidden. With the “Care Week” from 11 to 15 November 2024, the University of Mannheim offers valuable information, opportunities for exchange, and practical support for all those who care for relatives in need of care ...

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: German Companies Skeptical about the Bureaucracy Reduction Act – Most Companies Do Not Expect Any Noticeable Relief

The federal government wants to ease the burden on the German economy with numerous new laws. According to the latest results of the German Business Panel (GBP), however, companies in Germany are cautious about the effects of the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act (Viertes Bürokratieentlastungsgesetz ...

U.S. Election Night

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US Election Night

The University of Mannheim, along with Alte Feuerwache, is set to host a pair of events on the US election on the evening of 5 November and the next day, 6 November. The event will feature engaging conversations, a science slam, a pub quiz, and live updates from Berlin and the US. The event is free ...

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Café EO Reopened

After four years of construction, Café EO reopened on 14 October

Aufgeklappter Laptop und eine Person, die darauf schreibt, vermutlich eine Frau. Man sieht nur die Hände.

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“Taking the Pulse of the Country:” Anti-Semitic, Anti-Zionist and Pro-Palestinian Attitudes in Germany

In the latest installment of the series “Taking the Pulse of the Country,” Mannheim professors Dr. Marc Helbling and Dr. Richard Traunmüller investigate the connections between longstanding anti-Semitic sentiments, anti-Zionist beliefs, and pro-Palestinian attitudes across various age groups, ...

Studentin mit Laptop auf einer Parkbank

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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.