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Citizen Science Exchange

On 1 December, the AG Citizen Science Süd invites everyone interested to the University of Mannheim for an exchange on citizen science in southern Germany and to foster networking among projects and stakeholders.

Die Studierenden, die im akademischen Jahr 2026/2027 ein Stipendium bekommen, posieren für ein Foto in der Aula der Universität Mannheim.

Credit: Alexander Münch

151 Scholarship Holders in the Academic Year 2026/2027

In the academic year 2026/2027, 151 students of the University of Mannheim receive funding in form of a scholarship. In total, three different scholarship programs honor the achievement and commitment of the 151 students: the Deutschland Scholarship, the Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship of the ...

Credit: Anna Logue

ENGAGE.EU Student Marketing Challenge

Develop a real marketing campaign with ENGAGE.EU. Application deadline: November 13.

Max Kaase hat kurze graue Haare. Er trägt eine Brille und lacht in die Kamera.

Credit: IPSA Archive

Mourning the Loss of Political Scientist Max Kaase

The University of Mannheim mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Max Kaase, who passed away on 27 October 2026 at the age of 91. Kaase was a professor at the University of Mannheim for 19 years and served on the University Supervisory Board. In 2013, he was awarded the University Medal in ...

Marc Rakovic trägt ein schwarzes Sakko und steht vor einer Treppe.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Marc Ratkovic on the Results of the Midterm Elections

Prof. Marc Ratkovic, Ph.D., U.S. Political Scientist comments on the results of the midterm elections in the U.S.: Every fair, free democratic election is a basic act of citizens exercising authority over their collective government. Yesterday's elections in the United States were no ...

Victoria Sevcenko und Dr. Leo Schmallenbach halten eine Urkunde in den Händen und lächeln freundlich in die Kamera.

Credit: Sukhun Kang

Reduced Visibility: When Women as Mentors Become a Disadvantage

Researchers mentored by women receive less attention than those mentored by men—even though they produce work of equal quality. This is the key finding of a new study by three business administration researchers at the University of Mannheim, which was recently awarded the Best Paper Prize by the ...

Fall Forum of the Interdisciplinary Center for Intellectual Property Rights (IZG)

One of the main focuses is a genuine “Mannheim case”: Does the shape and packaging design used by the manufacturer of a Mannheim oat bar infringe upon the trademark of a well-known chocolate manufacturer that has gained recognition through use in the marketplace?

Porträtbild von Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer. Er trägt einen Anzug.

Credit: Alexander Münch

Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer to Appear as an Expert Before the German Bundestag

The German Bundestag’s Committee on Digital Affairs and State Modernization has invited professor of law Thomas Fetzer to a public hearing.

Joseline Weinberg trägt ein weißes Hemd und hat blonde Haare.

Credit: Joseline Weinberg

New myUniMA story Published

Every month, students report on their experiences at the University of Mannheim.

Zwei Frauen stehen nebeneinander und lächeln. Sie posieren für ein Foto.

Credit: The Women and Child Development Department, Odisha, India

Mannheim-based Research Project Selected as a Finalist for International Innovation Summit

The Mannheim-based research project TRAPP, which aims to combat child trafficking using artificial intelligence, is one of 100 projects selected from around the world to be presented at the ‘Prototypes for Humanity Summit’ in Dubai this November. The event brings together innovative university ...