We want academia to be a safe and enjoyable place for everyone to work and study

We are Speak Up! in Academia

We are a grassroots, non-profit association, founded in 2019, that advocates for fair and transparent processes in academic institutions. We aim to improve the organisational culture at universities and research institutions through three main areas

Speak up against discrimination, bullying, and harassment of students and employees

Advocate for better processes to prevent, investigate, and condemn abuse of power in academia

Support witnesses with legal, procedural, and financial advice, drawn from our experience to date

Updates

Switzerland

Crowdfunding for female professor facing defamation

On June 14, Speak Up reported on an “Unsubstantiated, defamatory article concerning an ETH female guest professor published by NZZ“ in its Feuilleton section. A letter to the NZZ denying the allegations against Prof. Samia Henni, signed by around 30 ETH faculty and

Switzerland

Assistant professor leaves ETH after bullying allegations

The Tages Anzeiger and NZZ report on an assistant professor at ETH Zurich who is departing after an investigation revealed concerning management issues. Several doctoral students reportedly left his supervision due to his bossy, egotistical, and demanding personality. An employee

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