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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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 31 July 2026.

Außenansicht des Mannheimer Schloss. Davor Bäume auf einer Wiese und zwei wehende Universitätsflaggen.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

New Funding Program: “Equal Opportunity Initiatives”

With the new funding program “Initiatives in Equal Opportunity,” the Office of the Equal Opportunity Commissioners at the University of Mannheim now supports activities and projects by academic and non-academic staff that advance gender equality.

Credit: Anna Logue

New Website Brings Together Mobility Options

On the new website “Getting Around in Mannheim by Tram, Bus, and Bike” visitors can learn more about the various transportation options available in Mannheim.

Yasmin Kuhlmann trägt ein weißes Shirt und einen schwarzen Blazer.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

Launch of Campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA”

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the university’s central equal opportunity commissioners—Professor Karin Hoisl and Christiane Koch—have launched the campaign “Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA” on LinkedIn. The posts included focus on successful female researchers ...

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Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer. Sie steht locker da und lächelt. Sie trägt eine rosa und gelb gemusterte Bluse.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

I will make a difference by supporting sustainability ideas proposed by the university’s administration, e.g., for lighting and paper consumption.

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Dr. Katrin Schoppa-Bauer

Executive Vice President

Prof. Dr. Ilze Plavgo. Sie steht lächelnd vor einem Baum und trägt einen rot gemusterten Blazer.

Credit: Alexander Münch

I will make a difference by assessing what social policies in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa can do to reduce existing inequalities in education and in the labor market.

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Prof. Dr. Ilze Plavgo

Junior professor of Sociology of the Welfare State

Portrait von Moritz Fleischmann. Er trägt ein hellblaues Hemd und steht mit verschränkten Armen vor einem Baum.

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I will make a difference by further developing the sustainability strategy of the University of Mannheim.

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Prof. Dr. Moritz Fleischmann

Vice President for Sustainability and International Affairs

Felix Haas steht im weißen Kurzarmhemd vor einem grünen Hintergrund mit Bäumen. Er lächelt in die Kamera.

Credit: Alexander Münch

I will make a difference by providing digital learning resources as a head tutor to promote access to education for all.

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Felix Haas

Student, M.Sc. Economic and Business Education and Mathematics

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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