Researching and Teaching in an International Environment

The School of Social Sciences provides an extraordinary environment for researchers and teachers, which is characterized by a strong international orientation. Whether you would like to come to Mannheim for research or teaching or whether you are planning a stay abroad, we will be there to support you!

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Researching and Teaching in Mannheim

If you are an international scholar and are interested in conducting research at the University of Mannheim, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Researching and Teaching Abroad

Researchers who would like to go abroad and establish international contacts can count on our support.

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Portrait von Prof. Dr. Matthias Meier. Er trägt ein weißes Hemd und ein graues Sakko.

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Why Order Books Reveal More About Our Economy than You Think

How do order books affect economic cycles? And what happens when “hawks” instead of “doves” steer the central bank? The economist Matthias Meier, who took up a Heisenberg Professorship at the University of Mannheim on 1 August 2025, is working on these questions.

Zwei Spielzeugpanzer auf gestapelten 500-Euro-Scheinen.

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Increased Military Spending May Not Lead to Economic Return

The planned massive increase in Germany’s military spending may contribute significantly less to economic development than is often claimed. This is the finding of a new study by economists Professor Tom Krebs, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk from the University of Mannheim.

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How Abuse of Power Is Becoming the Norm

A new study involving the Mannheim-based economist junior professor Dr. Wladislaw Mill shows: Victims of abuse of power get used to unfair rules.

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Beauty Is an Advantage, but Not Everywhere

A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this evaluation can have on social success.

Contact persons within the School

School management
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Marika Bacsóka (she/her)
Managing Director
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
A5,6 Building A – Room A410
68159 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1994
E-mail: geschaeftsfuehrung.sowimail-uni-mannheim.de
Internationalization manager
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Janina Heker, M.A. (she/her)
Internationalization and Course Marketing Manager
University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1981
E-mail: international.sowimail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Online consultation: https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/international/
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Welcome Center

Advising for international researchers and teachers
Welcome Center
University of Mannheim
Dezernat II – Studienangelegenheiten Akademisches Auslandsamt Welcome Center L 2, 2–4 – Room 1st floor
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-2395
Fax: +49 621 181-3226
E-mail: welcomemail-uni-mannheim.de
Web: www2.uni-mannheim.de/welcomecenter

Researching and Teaching in an International Environment

School of Social Sciences

Researching and Teaching in Mannheim

Researching and Teaching Abroad

News

Contact persons within the School

School management

Marika Bacsóka (she/her)

Internationalization manager

Janina Heker, M.A. (she/her)

Welcome Center

Advising for international researchers and teachers

Welcome Center

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