The University of Bern condemns hate speech of any kind and helps its researchers take action against it.
“I am deeply shocked by the hateful, demeaning responses we have to read over and over again about researchers engaging in excellent scientific endeavors. We have to fight back. These researchers have my full support.” Virginia Richter, Rector of the University of Bern
The University of Bern offers two-hour online learning units with its study program "Competencies for the (digital) future". Students who complete the module receive short inputs from relevant experts and deal with the respective topic in the context of quizzes, practical exercises and in-depth assignments.
Two researchers with direct experience of online abuse describe its impact, coping strategies, and how it compares to other types of harassment. They outline some strategies needed to tackle it, and how employers should respond.
Researchers in public are sometimes subjected to spiteful reactions, like Christian Althaus or Susanne Wampfler. The University of Bern stands behind its researchers.
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