United against Putin’s war

The University of Stuttgart expresses solidarity with Ukrainian universities and their research-ers, employees and students. The University of Stuttgart welcomes the fact that all scientific organizations in Germany are taking a strong stand against Russia's aggressive military action in Ukraine, in line with the position of the Federal Government and the state governments. The Rectorate of the university is responding to the threat to science and society in Ukraine with a public declaration of solidarity and it pledges its support to all members of academic institutions in Ukraine affected by the war. Following a special meeting of the Rectorate, Rector Prof. Wolfram Ressel emphasized: "The science sector will act decisively and with unity in response to Putin's inconceivable attack against the Ukrainian people and thus against a free Europe. This determination is also expressed in the resolution adopted today by the university's Rectorate. I would like to thank all members of the university for demonstrating their solidarity for our fellow Ukrainian academics, students and employees." - The University of Stuttgart declares its solidarity with scientists, students and employees at all academic institutions in Ukraine and pledges its support, especially in terms of the aid programs promised by the state government in Baden-Württemberg and various foundations. It is with deep sympathy, that the university expresses its commitment to providing a safe academic and humane haven, as well as personal assistance to refugee researchers.