Governance: Stakeholders and Responsibilities

In 2021, the university took the steps to anchor sustainability in both research, teaching, and campus life: Firstly, the topic was incorporated into the university's mission statement. Secondly, sustainability was firmly integrated at the management level with the creation of a new office of the Vice President for Sustainability. This office is now supported by a team that coordinates the university-wide implementation of the goals that have been set.

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Ways to Get Involved

Reports

You are studying at the University of Mannheim and are interested in sustainability topics? Then register for the ILIAS Sustainability Group and be up-to-date about current sustainability events and developments.

You are a member of the university and are interested in sustainability issues? Then subscribe to the mailing list for professors , doctoral students and administrative staff members.

Three portraits of people employed at the University of Mannheim are lined up next to each other against a green background. Next to it is the slogan "Let yourself be inspired".

#SustainableUniMA

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.

Sustainability stakeholders at the university

Many schools and chairs of the University of Mannheim do research on and teach about ecological and social sustainability. Students can also do a master's and a certificate program that focus on sustainability. On this page you will get an overview on some of the activities offered at the university.

A3 Library: Spacious, bright library with stairs in the middle

Credit: Schreiber Pötter

University Library

We provide the information and research infrastructure for teaching, learning and research activities at the University of Mannheim. There are three water dispensers in their rooms, paper consumption is gradually reduced and energy saving measures are implemented.

Institute of Sports (IfS)

The Institute of Sports is responsible for the health and sports activities of all students and employees at the University of Mannheim. It organizes courses on topics such as self-assertiveness and self-defense for FLINTA* or mental health, as well as clothing swap parties.

Crowds celebrate at night at an open-air party in the Schneckenhof with a stage and colorful lighting.

Credit: Service and Marketing GmbH

University of Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH

The University of Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH is a separate and financially independent subsidiary of the University of Mannheim. At events, for example, the GmbH uses reusable tableware and procures regional products.

Credit: Xenia Münsterkötter

Sustainability-related student organizations

There are several student organizations at the University of Mannheim that deal with issues related to sustainability, social responsibility, and sustainable innovation.

Credit: Anna Logue

Studierendenwerk

The Studierendenwerk is “Your Partner on Campus”. It is responsible for housing, food on campus, and everything connected with these areas. It works in a climate-neutral way and has established a sustainable gastronomy concept with greenes², for example.

Graphic of Schloss Mannheim, composed of many colorful, differently colored building blocks.

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Diversity

The University of Mannheim embraces and promotes diversity in all its forms. The Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at the University of Mannheim is committed to promote equal opportunity in academia.

Sustainability Networks

The University of Mannheim is involved in various regional and international sustainability networks. This page provides information on the university’s commitment.

ENGAGE.EU

The European University is committed to bringing about social change.

U7+ University Alliance

The U7+ University Alliance is an international alliance within the G7 process and develops incentives for action to address global challenges.

Principles for Responsible Management Education

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is an initiative supported by the United Nations that aims to increase the importance of sustainability in economic and management education.

View of the Augusta complex in the evening light, a four-lane street in Mannheim, which has been converted into an avenue.

Credit: Achim Mende / Stadtmarketing Mannheim

Green Industry Cluster e. V.

The Green Industry Cluster is an association of the cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar region and is intended, among other things, to promote collaboration between the city, university and businesses on sustainable topics.

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Do you have a question or comment on sustainability at the University of Mannheim? Feel free to send us a message.

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More information on sustainability

Governance: Stakeholders and Responsibilities

The sustainability team in the President's Office

#SustainableUniMA

Sustainability stakeholders at the university

University Library

Institute of Sports (IfS)

University of Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH

Sustainability-related student organizations

Studierendenwerk

Diversity

Sustainability Networks

ENGAGE.EU

U7+ University Alliance

Principles for Responsible Management Education

Green Industry Cluster e. V.

Contact

Do you have a question or comment on sustainability at the University of Mannheim? Feel free to send us a message.

More information on sustainability

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