Unexplained Bachelor degrees: Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences under pressure!

Unexplained Bachelor degrees: Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences under pressure!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - in the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences, it is bubbling. Possible irregularities are currently in the focus of the investigation, with the Ministry of Science Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania initiated a disciplinary proceedings against a professor. The allegations are due to information that was sent to the state authorities at the end of 2023 and concern alleged violations in the allocation of bachelor's degrees in the 2017/2018 studies. The suspicion is suspected that two former students have received their end despite the irregularities under procedural law. This background also leads [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/hochschule-neubrandenburg-s-nach-vorwuerfen.Mvregioneubrandenburg-316.html) more precisely.

The Schwerin Ministry of Science, according to a request from AfD MP Nikolaus Kramer, took care of the matter and plans to consult an external investigator in order to extensively examine the allegations. Ministry spokesman emphasize the seriousness of the clues and require a clear clarification of the possibly complex and serious accusations that not only affect the university itself. Another accusation that is in the room says that a professor could have preferred students during the exams.

previous procedures and further information

As early as 2019, there was a service and specialist supervisory complaint against an examination commission chairman of the university, which was, however, set up without disciplinary consequences. At that time, the university found that there was no service offense and was no longer possible to withdraw the examination decisions due to the expiry of the deadline. This shows that such allegations are not new and the university has already noticed negatively in the past. In the current case, however, the Situation seems more serious than before, since there have also been two further indications regarding possible irregularities, as the world reports.

The university itself vehemently defends itself. Rector Gerd Teschke rejected the allegations and rated the involvement of an external point as positive. It is open to comprehensive clarification and welcomes the active role of the Ministry of Science.

The public discourse

The processes related to the exams and degrees at the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences were also discussed in the state parliament. Nikolaus Kramer's critical questions in particular have ensured that the matter is now getting increased attention. As an educational institution, the university has a responsibility towards its students and the public, and the ongoing investigations are on the agenda.

It remains to be seen which further results will bring the external investigation. However, it is clear that a significant case of possible misconduct was uncovered in an academic system that could be of far -reaching importance for everyone involved.