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The Center for Teacher Education and Educational Innovation (Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Bildungsinnovation (ZLBI)) is a central research institution at the University of Mannheim. The ZLBI is directly affiliated with the President's Office, is under academic management, and combines a practice-oriented, scientifically sound organization and development of teacher education with transfer processes between the university and society. These transfer services include, for example, service learning, theory-practice reflection or campus community partnerships. In addition, the ZLBI helps to shape innovations, e.g,. in quality development for digital teaching and learning. Teacher education and educational innovation are key components of the profile of the University of Mannheim.