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Kiel University President Fulda is fighting allegations of academic misconduct.
Now she is retiring from the top post.
Kiel - The President of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel (CAU), Simone Fulda, is resigning from her position, according to Science Minister Karin Prien (CDU).
“I have great respect for this decision,” said Prien on Saturday.
The background is allegations of scientific misconduct against the medical professor.
Fulda always rejected this.
The medical professor has been President of the CAU since October 2020.
“In our discussions, she assured me that an audit by the DFG (German Research Foundation) would clear her of all allegations of scientific or ethical misconduct,” said Prien.
“Nevertheless, she recognizes the current debate as damaging not only to her personally, but also to the entire university location.”
The allegations in the air have overshadowed the CAU's efforts at excellence for months.
“The CAU must now calm down in the coming weeks and concentrate entirely on remaining successful with the two existing clusters of excellence.” Prien emphasized: “Prof. Fulda has worked at the CAU with great commitment in recent years “You have made a great contribution to your university.” dpa