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University of Mannheim Is Part of the National Research Hub Neuroethics
The aim of the new Research Hub Neuroethics (RHUNE) is to create and promote a strong and sustainable network for neuroethics research in Germany and to increase the visibility of German neuroethics research internationally. Mannheim researcher Philipp Kellmeyer contributes to the establishment of ...
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 ...
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.
Higher Alcohol and Cigarette Taxes Reduce Marijuana Use
Young people often use marijuana in combination with alcohol and cigarettes. Therefore, a combination of tax increases on all three counterbalances rising marijuana use among youth after legalization.
The Higher the Level of Corporate Social Responsibility, the More Ethical the Private Behavior of Employees
When companies become more involved in social and environmental issues, this also has a positive effect on the moral behavior of their employees outside of work. This is the finding of a new study conducted by researchers of the Business School of the University of Mannheim.
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Frank Kalter Appointed to the German Science and Humanities Council
With a letter of the Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Professor Dr. Frank Kalter will be appointed to the German Science and Humanities Council, the oldest science policy advisory body in Europe, starting on 1 February 2024.
Zukunftsrat Recommends Extensive Reforms of Germany’s Public Service Broadcasting
The Zukunftsrat, a committee for the future development of public broadcasting in Germany, has recently published its final report. Nadine Klass, Professor of Law at the University of Mannheim, has been among the eight experts who have now presented their recommendations.
New Competence Center Will Improve Data Quality in Social Science Research
Research results are heavily dependent on the quality of the underlying data. A new center aims to teach social scientists how to evaluate the quality of the data used by them. The Competence Center for Data Quality in the Social Sciences (KODAQS) will be established by GESIS – Leibniz Institute for ...
Three Early-Stage Researchers of the University of Mannheim Accepted into the Elite Program of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Dr. Daniela Kuschel, Dr. Alex Spike Gibbs and Dr. Martin Schnuerch are accepted into the prestigious elite program. They will receive funding for a period of 36 months.
GBP Monitor in January: Sustainable Companies Are Not More Honest than Others When It Comes to Financial Reporting
Since this year, many companies are obliged to publish their key sustainability figures in the same way they publish their financial information. How do companies deal with the non-financial ESG figures which include environmental and social aspects as well as governance?