Sustainability in Studies

By teaching students, researchers at the University of Mannheim have an impact on society. Numerous courses address sustainability aspects. The range of courses extends from individual dates in various specialist lectures to sustainability-related lecture modules, sustainability-focused programs, and extracurricular events.

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Sustainability in lectures

Here you will find all courses at the University of Mannheim that address sustainability aspects.
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Programs focused on sustainability and interdisciplinary offers

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Studium Oecologicum

Studium Oecologicum is a one-year interdisciplinary certificate program that brings students of various disciplines together and provides a holistic view of sustainability that goes beyond their studies.

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Lecture series on climate change

The lecture series on climate change is organized by the AStA of the University of Mannheim and takes place in the fall semester. In this lecture series, experts from research, politics, society, and media give lectures on the topic of climate change, followed by a discussion with the participants.

Eine weiblich gelesenen Personen hält ein Tablet in den Händen und arbeiten mit einem Digital-Pen daran. Eine zweite Person schaun ihr dabei zu. Die Personen sind nicht vollständig zu erkennen.

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Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Futures is an interdisciplinary project that combines current research results in sustainability with practical insights. The result is a digital learning environment with various learning modules that cover a central sustainability topic and consist of educational videos and supplementary materials.

Zwei Personen blicken fokussiert auf einen Laptop. Sie stehen vorne an einem Pult.

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Mannheim Master in Sustainability & Impact Management

The Mannheim Master in Sustainability & Impact Management is a part-time master's program at Mannheim Business School that addresses the challenges of sustainable transformation and provides executives with the tools to successfully manage them.

Global Sustainability Management Program

The GSM program is open for MMM and MAKUWI Philosophy and History students. This two-semester program combines current topics in sustainability research with an international experience through interactive workshops, immersive learning and hands-on project work. You will benefit from the expertise of our ENGAGE.EU top academics and sustainability practitioners – building your professional network.

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Kirsten Gerling

Coordinator for sustainability in academic teaching

University of Mannheim
Rektorat
Schloss
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-1658
E-mail: kirsten.gerlinguni-mannheim.de

More information on sustainability