News on Sustainability

Eine Gruppe von Menschen steht auf einer Aussichtsplattform. Im Hintergrund sind Berge.

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Luisa Ana Langer and Moritz Fleischmann at the ENGAGE.EU Think Tank in Bergen

Around 30 researchers from all nine ENGAGE.EU partner universities came together at the third Think Tank at the NHH in Bergen. The topic of “sustainable value creation” offered numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and new research collaborations. Both Langer and Fleischmann, two of ...

Group of four researchers in the university’s building in B6

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MADOC: What sustainability goals does your research pursue?

The University of Mannheim’s publication server (MADOC) now also allows sustainability goals to be specified when entering publications. This includes the three sustainability dimensions of economic, ecological, and social sustainability as well as the 17 different UN Sustainable Development Goals ...

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University of Mannheim Has Successfully Completed the Diversity Audit of the Stifterverband

The two-year audit was recently completed, and the university has received the Stifterverband certificate. The completion of the audit marks an important milestone in the university’s endeavors to promote diversity.

Das Mannheimer Schloss im Frühling, im Vordergrund blühende Bäume

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Professorinnenprogramm 2030: University Supports Women in Academia

The University of Mannheim’s equal opportunity strategy convinced in the first round of the Professorinnenprogramm 2030.

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Diversity at the University of Mannheim: New Website Bundles Diversity Offers

Since December 2021, the University of Mannheim has been taking part in the diversity audit process “Vielfalt gestalten” (shaping diversity) offered by the Stifterverband. Its aim is to make the university a place where we actively oppose discrimination and stand up for diversity.

University of Mannheim Supports #Zusammenland – Vielfalt macht uns stark” Campaign

The University of Mannheim participates in the #ZUSAMMENLAND – Vielfalt macht uns stark” (Diversity makes us strong) campaign, which was initiated by the news outlets DIE ZEIT, Handelsblatt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Tagesspiegel, WirtschaftsWoche, and Ströer. Together with around 500 companies, higher ...

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Generous Donation for Students of the University of Mannheim

As of the fall semester 2024, the E.W. Kuhlmann-Stiftung will increase the amount they are funding and will award 15 Deutschland Scholarships.

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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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University of Mannheim: Standing up for Democracy and the Rule of Law

Statement from 25 January 2024

Der Westflügel des Mannheimer Barockschlosses bei Sonnenschein.

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University of Mannheim Defines Strategy until 2028

The University of Mannheim has adopted a new strategic plan. In the strategy paper, the university sets out precise goals for the period up to 2028 in the areas of research, teaching, internationalization, equal opportunity and diversity, sustainability, transfer, and administration.

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