Increase in Measles Cases is Alarming
2025 is shaping up to be a year in which measles is on the rise globally. This disease, which has been kept under control for …
Artificial Intelligence and Health: Time to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Approximately 90 people from various countries and healthcare disciplines attended the online seminar “AI in Healthcare,” organized by Akademische Solidarität e.V. on December 1, 2025. …
The UK Does Not Recommend Prostate Cancer Screening
This week’s decision by the UK’s national screening committee not to recommend prostate cancer screening for the general population has sparked a new debate in …
AI Cannot Identify Retracted Papers
Retracted papers are among the most drastic and visible warning signs used to protect research integrity in the scientific literature. However, a new study published …
Collaboration Between Academia and the Real Sector Still Has a Long Way to Go
This week, the Academic Solidarity Association is examining the relationship between academia and the real sector. While the critical role of universities in innovation and …
Academic Freedom in Turkey Hits Rock Bottom: “This despotic regime’s diploma is null and void.”
Students took the stage at Istanbul Technical University’s recent graduation ceremony to protest the rector’s speech. Families in the stands responded with applause. This unified …
Is the Integration Paradox Real? Why Are Children of Immigrants Less Happy in Germany?
Life satisfaction in Germany remains high as of 2025. According to the latest findings from the Federal Institute for Population Research (BIB), average life satisfaction …
Who Benefits from Rising Numbers and Hardening Rhetoric in Germany’s Immigration Debate?
The migration issue in Germany is currently at a significant turning point, both in terms of the numbers and the political landscape. In 2024, Germany …
Despite a Strong Public School Backbone, Germany Experiences a Dramatic Decline in Math and Science Skills
Germany has implemented a relatively egalitarian system of compulsory and free primary and secondary education, with a low private school ratio compared to many other …
From the Ashes of Destruction to Science and Peace: The Nobel Irony
The Nobel Prizes, announced each October and aimed at recognizing the greatest contributions to humanity in various fields, are once again dominating the world agenda …