University of Hohenheim condemns attack on Ukraine [25.02.22]
University leadership issues a statement on the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.
The University of Hohenheim management is horrified by the war in Eastern Europe. "Ukraine is a sovereign state. There is absolutely no justification for the attack,” stated Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert, President of the University of Hohenheim. "We are greatly concerned for the people of Ukraine who are suffering - especially those in higher education with whom we are in direct contact."
"We also stand in solidarity with our students and employees with Ukrainian roots," added the Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka. "They and their families are going through hard times. We are looking for ways to assist them to the best of our ability."
As a university open to the world, the University of Hohenheim is committed to the fundamental values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. "We are a community that seeks responsible solutions to problems based on scientific knowledge," emphasized Prof. Dr. Dabbert. The prerequisite for this is a peaceful and free exchange of people and ideas, including across borders. "That's what we're committed to, in science as well as in the way people live together all over the world."
12 young people from Ukraine are currently studying at the University of Hohenheim - together with 19 Russian fellow students. “None of these students are to blame for the conflict, and they work and live together," Prof. Dr. Pyka stated. "We can only hope that this war will come to an end as soon as possible."
Additional information
HRK German Rectors' Conference, 24 Feb 2022: German Rectors’ Conference Solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian universities: HRK condemns Russian attack
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 24 Feb 2022: DAAD appalled by Russian attack on Ukraine
