Lower Saxony against antisemitism
No. 26 - 14.11.2024
The University of Göttingen has joined the ‘Niedersachsen gegen Antisemitismus’ (Lower Saxony against antisemitism) campaign. The aim of the campaign is to recognise antisemitism in everyday life, to confront it and to robustly argue against it. The campaign, launched by the state representative against antisemitism and for the protection of Jewish life, Professor Gerhard Wegner, is supported by a broad network of state institutions and initiatives.
“Jewish life on campus and in Göttingen must not be threatened; Jewish students, researchers, teachers and staff must be able to feel safe and welcome here. The University Management will continue to take action against any form of antisemitism and discrimination at our University. During the Nazi regime, many scientists and scholars at the University of Göttingen were persecuted and dismissed for antisemitic and political reasons. We have a special historical responsibility here,” said Professor Inge Hanewinkel, Vice-President for Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Internationalization.