Science in exile: An evening on the situation of Ukrainian researchers and students

By Yana Rudenko
The living conditions of Ukrainian researchers and students in exile were the focus of an event in the historical reading room of Tübingen University Library at the end of July. The evening focused on the experiences of academics who were forced to leave their homeland due to Russian aggression. The event was part of the traveling exhibition “Poser pour la Liberté/Standing for Freedom”, which shows portraits of scholars in exile and was on display in the foyer of Tübingen University Library. The event was organized by the Research Department II of the Faculty of Humanities, Slavic Seminar, Institute for Eastern European History and Regional Studies.
“In these difficult times, we would like to emphasize the remarkable solidarity and support of the university members and the entire Tübingen community.Thanks to their commitment, many talented teachers and students have been able to find new perspectives and continue their work in Tübingen,” reads the event brochure.The event offered inspiring stories, discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas with the academics and students.It began with a welcoming speech by Prof. Karin Amos, Vice-Rector for Studies and Teaching. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Sandra Krull, Head of the Research Strategy and Excellence Office, on the topic of “Supporting academics and students from Ukraine at the University of Tübingen”. This was followed by a panel discussion with researchers and students from Ukraine, which was moderated by Prof. Shamma Shahadat from the Department of Slavic Studies. The lecture “Ukrainian students and researchers in Germany: perspectives from the point of view of the German-Ukrainian Academic Society” was given by Prof. Olga Garaschuk.
Mariana Kühn and Olga Lutkovska accompanied the event on the bandura, a traditional plucked string instrument.

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Marjana Kühn (links) und Olga Lutkovska spielten in der Tübinger Universitätsbibliothek auf ihren Banduras. Das bekannteste der ukrainischen Volksinstrumentes gehört zur Familie der Zither. Foto: tuenews INTERNATIONAL / Yana Rudenko.

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