Reposted by Hanna Roetschke
Bullying is rife in academia. But in Germany, structural and legal systems enable and embolden a few bad eggs who choose to abuse their power.
Shining a light on these problems is painful for those affected, but is an important step on the long road to reform 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
nature.com
Can Germany rein in its academic bullying problem?
Researchers and administrators are exploring ways to restructure a rigid hierarchy that can breed power abuses.
