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.
The sustainability team in the President's Office
Sustainability Working Group
The Sustainability Working Group is a virtual team at the University of Mannheim in which sustainability officers from academia, administration, and central institutions work together and meet regularly. It serves as a forum for exchange, consultation, and coordination on overarching sustainability topics as well as strategic and operational sustainability issues. In addition, temporary working groups are formed on current topics to advance concrete measures.
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.
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.
Sustainability Networks
The University of Mannheim is involved in various regional and international sustainability networks. This page provides information on the university’s commitment.
