Sustainability at the University of Mannheim

Transforming the economy and society sustainably is one of the pressing global challenges of our time. Climate change, human rights violations and scarcer resources are just some aspects of this problem. The University of Mannheim, which has a profile characterized by the economic and social sciences, sees it as its task to help overcome this challenge. Our research and teaching can make powerful contributions. In addition, we also rely on research findings in our own actions and thus strive to be a pioneer in implementing innovative measures.

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We are guided by research findings in making our own processes more sustainable. The effectiveness of the measures taken is the main focus. This is how we combine research and practice.

Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer, Executive Vice President, and Professor Moritz Fleischmann, Vice President for Sustainability and International Affairsn

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News

Citizen Science Exchange

On 1 December, the AG Citizen Science Süd invites everyone interested to the University of Mannheim for an exchange on citizen science in southern Germany and to foster networking among projects and stakeholders.

Victoria Sevcenko und Dr. Leo Schmallenbach halten eine Urkunde in den Händen und lächeln freundlich in die Kamera.

Credit: Sukhun Kang

Reduced Visibility: When Women as Mentors Become a Disadvantage

Researchers mentored by women receive less attention than those mentored by men—even though they produce work of equal quality. This is the key finding of a new study by three business administration researchers at the University of Mannheim, which was recently awarded the Best Paper Prize by the ...

Mehrere Personen posieren vor einer Bilderwand für ein Foto.

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University of Mannheim Honored for Internal Air Travel Policy

At the second Local Green Deal networking event in Mannheim, the University of Mannheim was recognized for its internal incentive program aimed at reducing air travel-related CO₂ emissions. The student organization INFINITY was also honored for its commitment to sustainability.

Ein Schild in den Katakomben weist auf die Diversity Week hin

Credit: Alexander Münch

Perspectives Matter – Action Week on Diversity, Participation, and Equal Opportunity

From 19 to 22 October 2026, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity and the Mannheim University Library invite the university community to discuss diversity, participation, and equal opportunity at the University of Mannheim—both online and on campus.

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer. Breit lächelnd steht er vor einem Baum, dabei trägt er ein dunkles Jackett.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

I will make a difference by using the Deutschlandticket, a flat-rate ticket for nationwide public transport in Germany, as often as possible.

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer

President

PD Dr. Katrin Menzel mit weißem Shirt vor begrüntem Hintergrund

Credit: Alexander Münch

I will make a difference by choosing the train instead of the car or plane when traveling in Europe for work, in order to make my contribution to sustainable mobility.

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PD Dr. Katrin Menzel

Academic Staff

Christiane Feldhaus. Christiane Feldhaus trägt einen gelben Cardigan und lächelt.

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I will make a difference by conducting risk assessments at the workplace and by helping supervisors to eliminate these risks.

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Christiane Feldhaus

Occupational Safety Specialist

Dr. Peter Parczewski in dunkelblauem Poloshirt vor einem Hintergrund mit grünen Pflanzen und Bäumen.

Credit: Alexander Münch

I will make a difference by incorporating climate-related topics into my teaching and by participating in Scientists for Future Mannheim.

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Dr. Peter Parczewski

Academic Staff

Creating a sustainable economy and society is an urgent challenge for us all. In the “#SustainableUniMA – I will make a difference by ...” campaign, members of the University of Mannheim are facing this challenge and provide an answer in the form of a personal statement.

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