Potential Disaster Foreseen for Harvard - It's Suggested that Germany Extends Invitations to Scholars - Harvard Faces Potential Disaster as Germany Contemplates Inviting Scholars from the Institute
In a statement, Karl Lauterbach expressed concern over the potential implications of the US government's decision to revoke Harvard University's certification to accept foreign students. "While there's hope that the decision can be reversed, the attack on academic freedom and research sends a chilling message," Lauterbach stated.
The former minister considered the restrictions imposed on the prestigious university near Boston as a form of research policy self-harm. "If the foremost universities are intentionally weakened, it's like dismantling one of the economic pillars in the US," he said.
Lauterbach urged Germany to seize the opportunity created by the situation in the US. He suggested inviting foreign researchers from the US to work in Germany while also increasing funding for the 70 German excellence clusters. "What we offer in research funds is hardly competitive on the international stage," Lauterbach acknowledged.
The US government's action against Harvard was based on allegations of non-compliance with federal demands and concerns over campus policies, specifically regarding campus safety and collaboration with the Chinese Communist Party. However, the university has obtained a temporary restraining order, allowing it to continue enrolling international students while the case proceeds.
The potential implications for Germany inviting researchers include increased scrutiny of academic institutions worldwide, a possible strain on international partnerships, concerns over researcher mobility, and increased competition for global talent. Germany could potentially capitalize on the situation by promoting itself as a safe haven for international researchers seeking stability and academic freedom.
- SPD politician Karl Lauterbach, in view of Harvard University's predicament in the USA, proposed inviting American researchers to Germany, advocating for strengthening the 70 German excellence clusters as a means to augment research funds and position Germany as a global leader in academic freedom and research.
- Lauterbach, former minister from Germany, expressed apprehension over the US government's alleged research policy self-harm in revoking Harvard's certification, stating that such actions could potentially harm the US economy and education-and-self-development landscape.
- With the US government's actions against Harvard being met with a temporary restraining order, the potential consequences stretch beyond the USA, encompassing policy-and-legislation, general-news, and learning sectors worldwide, as increased scrutiny, competition for global talent, and potential strains on international partnerships loom.
