News on Sustainability

Grundsteinlegung auf einer Baustelle: Katrin Schoppa und Thomas Fetzer mit weißen Schutzhelmen halten Dokumente und stehen lächelnd vor einer Kupferkapsel. Im Hintergrund Bauarbeiter in Warnwesten.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Construction Has Begun for the New UNIT Building

On Friday, 14 March, there was a small ceremony for the new building of the University IT (UNIT) in A5, during which the foundation stone was laid. A sustainable three-story new building will be built by mid-2027.

Einer der neuen Papierspender mit recyceltem Handtuchpapier in einer Toilette der Universität. Ein grüner Aufkleber weist auf das Recycling-Programm hin.

Credit: Nida Karuserci

Used, collected, recycled – Newly recycled paper towels

The University of Mannheim is launching a new recycling program for sustainable towel paper: “TorkPaperCircle” aims to save up to 40 percent of the CO2 produced by waste at the university in the future.

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

GBP Monitor in January 2025: Expensive Reporting Obligations Slow Down Sustainable Investments

Only 12.6 percent of companies believe that the EU regulations on sustainability reporting actually contribute to a more sustainable economy. Many companies believe that the amount of work needed to adhere to these regulations far outweighs the advantages gained from the reports, as indicated by ...

Mehrere Personen hören einem Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Moritz Fleischmann zu, der an einem Pult steht.

Credit: ENGAGE.EU / UMA

Openening of the ENGAGE.EU Winter School

A week full of sustainability-related activities awaits the participants. The Winter School in Mannheim promises exciting input, stimulating group work and international exchange.

Studentin mit Laptop auf einer Parkbank

Credit: Anna Logue

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 15 November 2024.

Grafik zur Kinder-Uni mit bunten Sprechblasen.

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Kids' University in the Fall Semester

Is university just for grown-ups? It's different at Kids' University! From 16 to 27 September, registration for the Kid's University at the University of Mannheim is open.

Zwei Menschen, einer davon mit Karohemd, einer mit blauem Tshirt, sitzen auf der Mensawiese auf einem Baustamm und schauen auf ein Laptop. Im Hintergrund sieht man viel Begrünung

Credit: Anna Logue

Registration for the Studium Oecologicum

You are interested in sustainability? Then the certificate course Studium Oecologicum is just right for you! The one-year program starts at 27 September, is free of charge and open to all bachelor's and master's students of the University of Mannheim. It includes various events, such as lectures, ...

Menschen sitzen in einem Vortragssaal und hören einem Vortrag zu, der auf eine große Leinwand projiziert wird. Eine Person steht vorne und spricht.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

Start of the Guest Student Program: Welcome Event and Specialist Lecture

On Thursday, 29 August, at 11:15 a.m., a welcome event for the Guest Student Program of the University of Mannheim will take place in lecture hall SN 163 (Mannheim Schloss). The event is aimed at anyone who is already participating in the program or would like to learn more about it. No registration ...

Im Vordergrund sieht man Container, im Hintergrund fahren Schiffe durch den Suez-Kanal

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New Project to Improve the Supply Chain Act

The project on improving the supply chain act in Germany and the EU (“Verbesserungen des Lieferkettengesetzes in Deutschland und der EU”) is funded by the University of Mannheim and based at the Department of Philosophy.

Junge Frau mit Tablet im Arm lächelt in die Kamera

Credit: Oana Szekely

University Commits to Appointing More Women

The University of Mannheim joins the voluntary commitment of the German Rectors’ Conference to achieve more gender equality in appointments

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