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Start der Kampagne „Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA“

Anlässlich des Internationalen Frauentags am 8. März haben die zentralen Gleichstellungsbeauftragten der Universität, Prof. Dr. Karin Hoisl und Christiane Koch, die LinkedIn-Kampagne „Women in Research – Success Stories @UniMA“ ins Leben gerufen. In den Posts stehen erfolgreiche Wissenschaftlerinnen ...

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New video series: What makes the GESS special?

We are launching a new video series, with a fresh episode every two weeks. Episode 1 is out now: A Cohort That Has Your Back. Our program prioritizes collaboration over competition. In this episode, doctoral researchers and alumni explain how cohort meetups, feedback circles, and celebrating ...

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CDSS Alumna Hilal Tanyas appointed Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University

We're delighted for CDSS Alumna Hilal Tanyaş who joined Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul as Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology. In her research she's interested in episodic memory, cognitive/mathematical modeling, and cognitive control. Best of luck for this exciting new chapter in your ...

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Season’s Greetings from the GESS

This season invites both reflection and gratitude. Thank you for walking alongside us through 2025’s many moments, the quieter days and the moments of joy alike. Season’s greetings to you and yours. May your holidays be joyful and peaceful, your winter break restful, and your new year full of ...

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Launch your research career in Fall 2026! Apply to our fully funded doctoral programs!

At the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Mannheim we are now accepting applications for our fully funded doctoral programs starting in Fall 2026! Programs Available: Business (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, ...

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CDSB Online Information Session

The Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) of the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim is hosting an online information event for prospective students from other universities interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the following ...

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GESS expands doctoral program: New track in social data science to start in 2026

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) is launching its 12th doctoral program: Social Data Science at the Center for Doctoral Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences (CDSS). The program builds on the cooperation between the School of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Business ...

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CDSB students Bennet Janssen and Youpeng Zhang receive the Impact Award

CDSB students Bennet Janssen and Youpeng Zhang received the Impact Award for their paper “Beyond Consensus: ESG Ratings Divergence and Sustainable Investments” at the Liechtenstein Workshop of Sustainable Finance 2025. The Impact Award is presented by the LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein to ...

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Hot of the press – The Importance of Descriptive Representation & Cue-Taking in Free List Local Elections

In the previous local elections in Mannheim, candidates performed best in their own residential districts and in districts similar to them. The success of younger candidates is especially affected by the age composition of the district's citizens. This is the result of a recent study by Jan ...

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Meet the Winners: GESS 2025 Awards

We proudly present the doctoral candidates whose accomplishments in teaching and research have earned them the GESS Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the annual GESS Welcome Reception. The graduate school’s Teaching Awards recognize the central part GESS doctoral students play in enriching ...