The University of Greifswald’s Rectorate Issues Statement on the Incidents at the Greifswald Islamic Cultural Centre Greifswald

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The University condemns the attacks on the Greifswald Islamic Cultural Centre and expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity to all members of the Islamic Community, which includes a large number of students and members of staff at the University. In accordance with its mission statement, the University of Greifswald sees itself as an educational institution that is open to the world and is committed to each and every one of its members, irrespective of origin and conviction, as well as the peaceful coexistence of human beings.

‘The University’s Rectorate will not tolerate the disparagement or any other kind of encroachment upon the lives of members of the university community and shall do its utmost to contribute towards the elucidation of the attacks. We will do everything within our power to combat xenophobic tendencies and to advocate a tolerant and respectful coexistence of members of the university community and Greifswald’s citizens,’ explains Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel, Pro-Rector for International Affairs.

People from more than 90 countries study, teach and perform research at the University of Greifswald. Approximately 7.5 % of students and 10 % of the academic staff members come from abroad. In line with the Ministry of Education’s strategic goals, the University of Greifswald aims to consolidate its international relations and gain further internationals for studying, teaching and research.


Further Information
The University of Greifswald’s Mission Statement
www.uni-greifswald.de/weltoffen
German Universities for Openness, Tolerance and against Xenophobia


Contact at the University of Greifswald
Press and Media Relations Office
Domstraße 11, Entrance 1, 17489 Greifswald
Tel.: +49 3834 420 1150
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