Solidarity with Student Protests & Providing a Safe Space at the HfMT Hamburg

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The Hamburg University of Music and Drama views with concern anti-democratic developments, such as the exploitation of state power to establish autocratic rule against one’s own population in various countries, and commends the actions and demonstrations by students in Georgia, Serbia, Turkey, and Romania. They are taking to the streets for democracy and civil liberties and finding impressive ways to protest. In doing so, they risk not only losing their places in university, but also fines or prison sentences, threats, and, in the worst case, even physical harm. The Hamburg University of Music and Drama—with its many international students, including those from these countries—stands for freedom of the arts and academia, for diversity, and for democracy. In this spirit, we, as the university administration, express our solidarity with the students and faculty in the affected countries.

As a university, it is important to us not only to show solidarity but also to provide concrete support. Therefore, on April 8, we are offering all students at the Hamburg University of Music and Theater (HfMT) who feel distressed by current social and political developments or who need someone to talk to a safe space.
HfMT students can find detailed information on the university’s intranet.