Hochschulen zeigen Haltung

The University of Greifswald sees itself as a university that is open to the world. The freedom of research and teaching constitutes an indispensable foundation of our democracy. Universities are places for open exchange, scientific curiosity and critical thinking. Freedom of science, open-mindedness and internationality are crucial for this.

That is why the University of Greifswald is firmly committed to providing an open-minded, supportive and free scientific university culture. When these values come under threat, we take joint action. As a state-financed institution we maintain our party-political neutrality.

Rectorate and Senate of the University of Greifswald, 19 November 2025

The University of Greifswald is taking part in a nationwide campaign. The “Hochschulen zeigen Haltung” campaign started in October 2025 as a joint initiative of various networks, including the Netzwerk Antidiskriminierung an Hochschulen (Antidiscrimination in Higher Education Network) [de], the Netzwerk Diversity an Hochschulen (Diversity in Higher Education Network) [de] and the Bundeskonferenz der Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragten an Hochschulen - bukof (Federal Conference of Women’s and Gender Equality Officers at Universities) [de]. 

Further information on anti-discrimination and gender equality at the University of Greifswald.

You can also download an email signature [de] for the “Hochschulen zeigen Haltung” campaign.