Dismay at Leipzig University After Russian Attack on Ukraine

After the attack by Russian troops on Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday (24 February 2022), there is also a sense of dismay at Leipzig University. The German and State Rectors- Conferences have also expressed their solidarity with Ukraine's students and higher education institutions. The situation on the ground will affect student exchanges involving Leipzig University students in the region, as well as those with incoming students from the affected countries - Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, said Dr Svend Poller, Head of the International Centre at Leipzig University. In cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Leipzig University is endeavouring to offer all Ukrainians currently studying at the University the option of extending their stay at Leipzig. In light of current events, the Leipzig University church service will be a prayer service for peace. A few days ago, as a precaution Leipzig University already requested that its students currently in Kyiv return to Germany. At the same time, Leipzig University students planning to stay in the affected countries have been urged to cancel their trips.