Diversity news and events

Gruppenbild der Teilnehmenden im Schwetzinger Schlosspark.

Credit: Ana-Sofia Uhl

„Mapping Taste: Food Across Cultures“ Brings Students and Faculty from Four European Countries to Mannheim

From June 15 to 19, 2026, the University of Mannheim hosted the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) “Mapping Taste: Food Across Cultures.”

New Partner University in China

New Partner in Hong Kong, China.

Mourning for Dr. Jürgen Landwehr

The University of Mannheim and the School of Humanities mourn the loss of Dr. Jürgen Landwehr, who passed away on 3 March 2025 at the age of 83

Ein Plüschpanda sitzt in einem farbenfrohen Spielzelt auf bunten Schaumstoff-Puzzlematten. Vor ihm ist ein aufgeschlagenes, illustriertes Buch, in das er scheinbar vertieft liest.

Credit: Anna-Lena Heins

Childcare for Saturday Exams

To make it easier for students and examination supervisors to take part in Saturday exams, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity and kinderlandnet gGmbH have launched a new childcare service. On the four Saturdays, on which examinations will take place, (8 June, 15 June, 24 August ...

Credit: J. Brosig

Prof. Dr. Christian Mann receives “Opus Magnum” scholarship

The Volkswagen Foundation has awarded the Mannheim historian the “Opus Magnum” fellowship for his book “Ancient Sport: A Social History”.

Drei Studierende springen jubelnd in die Luft. Kulisse ist das Mannheimer Hafengelände. Über ihnen sind gelbe Wimpel gespannt.

Credit: Anna Logue

StudyCheck Award 2023: University of Mannheim Most Popular University in Germany

Students are very satisfied with the University of Mannheim. Last year, no other university was rated as highly on the StudyCheck online portal as the University of Mannheim. This earned the university the distinction of “Most Popular University” in the StudyCheck Award 2023.