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I agree with you. In the last days I met many women who were grateful for this article and who have experienced similar things. Sadly many are too scared to say something openly. The silence is painful for many whistleblowers, especially, as it was really hard to come forward.

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Disgusted, disturbed and distraught to read about the silence from #UiT. When whistleblowers dare to come forward with names and faces, while tenured academics stay silent, something is fundamentally wrong. Freedom of speech matters most when it's hardest. www.nordnorskdebatt.no/ubehagelig-s...

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UiT tok ikke kampen for varslerne som meldte ifra om mobbing og seksuell trakassering. Systemet beskyttet seg selv. Det ble avslørt. Så ble det dørgende stille.

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Eelke Snoeren @eelkesnoeren.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

News like this is always shocking, but it's especially disappointing when it occurs at your own university. What's perhaps most infuriating, however, is the response to the article: complete silence... www.nordnorskdebatt.no/ubehagelig-s...

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Ubehagelig stillhet fra kunnskapens høyborg

UiT tok ikke kampen for varslerne som meldte ifra om mobbing og seksuell trakassering. Systemet beskyttet seg selv. Det ble avslørt. Så ble det dørgende stille.

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We must all stand up against harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of power wherever it happens. Silence enables abusers; speaking up creates change. Together, we can build workplaces and systems where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. #StandUp #WomenInSTEM #UiT

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The stories I’ve heard this week prove one thing: the system must change. The targeting of women and the culture of silence cannot continue. I hope that this case inspires not just reflection, but action—because without accountability, nothing will ever change. #UiT #WomenInSTEM #AcademicAbuse

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Instead, the university settled behind closed doors, silencing voices for their own convenience. #UiT Witnesses and victims were plenty and they were never asked to testify.

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UiT claimed not enough victims were willing to testify, but this is a lie. I’ve spoken to several victims—including myself—and none of us were ever asked to testify. Many of us would have. #UiT #Accountability #AcademicAbuse #SystemicFailure #Whistleblower

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Eike Struck @eikstrike.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

It has been a week since I shared the story about Hansen. In that time, many women have come forward to thank me for standing up, sharing that they’ve been in similar positions. Their stories prove how widespread this issue is. This is why it’s so important to speak out. #UiT must learn and change.

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Thank you for sharing your story! All the best for you and your daughter!

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Let them come, but do not engage. Simply observe, report, and block any harassment the moment you encounter it. Trolls thrive on attention and interaction, so remember the long-standing internet rule: "Don’t feed the trolls."

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I shared how women are disproportionately targeted. Sexism in academia is real and protected by systems meant to ensure equality. As I said in Nordlys: "Why should we stand up when the system protects abusers?" We cannot allow this to continue. #WomenInSTEM #AcademicAbuse #UiT #GenderUnity #Equality

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The story is far from over. Abuse, cover-ups, and silence have hurt too many, for too long. Speaking up is the first step toward change. To everyone who has supported this fight: thank you. Together, we can hold systems accountable and ensure this never happens again. #UiT #WomenInSTEM #GenderUnity

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The article brought back a flood of bad memories, but she thanked the whistleblowers for standing up, saying: "I wish I had their bravery. There are many more that are abused. I thought it was my fault at some point." This is how abusers shame victims into silence. #UiT #AcademicAbuse #WomenInSTEM

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I spoke today with one of the victims who chose not to come forward. I fully respect her decision, but she allowed me to share her story anonymously. There is no shame in being the victim and not being able to stand up. It was HIS fault. Not hers. #UiT #AcademicAbuse #WomenInSTEM

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One good thing: Amidst the chaos, one leader stood apart. Christen Peder Dahl shielded us, listened to us, and ensured the people felt heard. While others aligned with power, he bore immense stress and relentless attacks to protect us. Without his strength, the case would have collapsed entirely.

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We spoke out and now fear retaliation. The pain of those who suffered deserves recognition, and the culture of silence must end. Those who enabled this behavior must be held accountable if we are to prevent this from happening again.

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This wasn’t just one person’s misconduct—it was a system that enabled it. The system prioritized protecting him over protecting students, researchers, and their integrity. #UiT #AcademicAbuse

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His behavior was a relentless cycle of abuse and control. He mocked and humiliated students in front of others, reducing them to tears. He coerced women into attending inappropriate gatherings and made lewd comments about their appearances. Criticism was met with yelling, targeting, and retaliation.

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That said: Many of his publications appeared in a journal where he and his collaborators held influential positions, effectively influencing the decision of what got published.

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At the same time, he constantly repeated, "The lab does not produce anything," blaming us for his own mismanagement and inability to organize effectively. While we struggled to build a functioning lab from scratch, he deflected his failures onto us.

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Personal opinion here: The research wasn’t groundbreaking—it was "salami slice science." Small fragments of the same data were stretched into dozens of papers to inflate publication numbers. Journals where he and his collaborators held influence rubber-stamped these articles.

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