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MAN 454 Lecture Series “Science for Future – How Scientific Research can Support Sustainable Development”
General Information
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger-Schons, Prof. Dr. Annette Kehnel |
|---|---|
| Course Format | Lecture |
| Credit Points | 3 ECTS |
| Frequency | Spring term |
| Hours per Week | 2 (in-class) + 4 (self-study) |
| Language | English |
| Grading | 60 minutes written exam. |
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Structure
The lecture series is intended to provide insights into the variety of research that Mannheim scientists are engaging in that is related to the topic of sustainable development. It also aims to raise awareness for the potential of scientific research to contribute to sustainable development.
| Topic | Speakers | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of Sustainability | Prof. Dr. Annette Kehnel | 15th February, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Introduction to Sustainable Business | Prof. Dr. Laura Edinger-Schons | 22th February, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Closing gender gaps – which measures are effective? | Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Rünzi | 1st March, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Why Do Donors Donate? | Prof. Dr. Bernd Helmig | 8th March, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Eating in a modern land of plenty: how to be healthy and sustainable | Prof. Dr. Jutta Mata | 15th March, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Legally High? Impacts of Marijuana Legalization | Prof. Michelle Sovinsky, Ph.D. | 22nd March, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Covid19 and Gender Equality in the Workplace | Prof. Michèle Tertilt, Ph.D. | 29th March, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Fairness in Algorithmic Decision Making | Prof. Dr. Heiner Stuckenschmidt | 5th April, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| The role of non-native accent in integration of Germany’s ethnic minority youth | Prof. Dr. Irena Kogan | CANCELED | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Rapid and Deep Decarbonization | Prof. Stefan Reichelstein, Ph.D. | 3rd May, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Economics of Emissions Trade | Prof. Ulrich Wagner, Ph.D. | 10th May, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Psychotherapy, what is it and will everyone need it in the future? | Prof. Dr. Georg W. Alpers | 17th May, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Psychological effects of financial worries and poverty | Prof. Dr. Carmela Aprea | 24th May, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Back to the Future: Revisiting Historical Innovation Research | Prof. Dr. Hiram Kümper | 31th May, 2022 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
The course is open for external students and general public
In case you are interested to listen to the lecture series, write an email to kannegiesserbwl.uni-mannheim.de and we will provide you with the Zoom link.
Further Information
Brief Description
The goal of this interdisciplinary lecture series is to raise awareness for the potential of scien- tific research to contribute to sustainable development as defined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Mannheim-based researchers from various disciplines in- cluding economics, psychology, history, political science, philosophy, information systems, and business management (amongst others) will present cutting-edge research or basic knowledge on sustainability-related topics. The lecture series is open to students from all Bachelor programs.
Registration
Registration via Portal2 or E-mail is required.
Contact
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via sustainablebusinessbwl.uni-mannheim.de!