Abuse of power is still a taboo subject in science. But it does happen and can affect anyone. Our university is not exempt. At TU Dresden, we therefore want to take a participatory approach to this misconduct, which is all too often overlooked and thus indirectly tolerated. In a university-wide and -public University Forum held on December 12 and December 14, 2023, the Extended University Executive Board would like to give all TUD members the opportunity to contribute their opinions, experiences and questions on this topic. The forum will not only address the concept of power and the various forms of abuse of power at universities, but will also look at case studies and address the hurdles in dealing with abuse of power. The input of all status groups is wanted – whether from students, academic staff or employees in administration and technology. Participants are free to share their own experiences.

The university forum will be held in both a German-language session on December 12, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and an English-language session on December 14, 2023 (1 to 4 p.m.) in the Dülfer-Saal. Please register in advance if you would like to attend.

For more information on the event, for the registration and participation in a survey, please look at this website.