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Nan Zhang was appointed Professor of Evidence-Based Policy Research in April 2024. In an interview, he explains the circumstances that led him to Mannheim and describes how his personal life experiences shape his current research.

Sebastian Stier joined the Faculty of Social Sciences in December. The Computational Social Science research field combines computer science methods with social science issues. Sebastian Stier explains the benefits of the Faculty's joint appointment with GESIS, provides valuable insights into his ...

What are the chances of going to and completing primary school for children in sub-Saharan countries? A current study of Professor Dr. Ilze Plavgo, Professor of Sociology at the University of Mannheim, shows that educational attainment in these countries is characterized by low social mobility.

Valentin Lang is new Assistant Professor for International Political Economy and Development