Chillin' Out About Science Budgets: Uni-President Günther's Laidback Attitude Towards Brandenburg Funding
University President Unmoved by Accusations of Scientific Shortcuts - University President Unperturbed by Science Funding Reductions
In a casual chat with RBB info radio, Uni-President Oliver Günther of Potsdam shrugs off concerns about Brandenburg potentially slashing research and science funds due to Hasso Plattner's megaproject announcement. Günther expresses faith in Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) and the state government, emphasizing their shared understanding and solidarity.
Günther firmly believes that the state of Brandenburg values science and will continue to support it. He also assures that they've made their financial terms crystal clear in their Letter of Intent, alleviating his worries about potential budget cuts.
Software billionaire and SAP co-founder, Hasso Plattner, plans to bankroll a brand-new university campus in Potsdam by 2035 and expand his IT research institute, the Hasso-Plattner-Institute, in the city. Plattner hasn't disclosed a specific investment amount but hinted it could be a hefty three-digit million figure.
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- Dietmar Woidke
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While there is no concrete evidence linking Hasso Plattner to Brandenburg's research funding directly, the city of Potsdam boasts a thriving scientific community. Events like the annual Potsdam Science Day showcase Potsdam's robust research capabilities, bringing together over 40 institutions and universities [2][4]. Additionally, organizations like the Postdoc Network Brandenburg provide funding for postdoctoral researchers without any apparent ties to Hasso Plattner [1].
Brandenburg also champions open access to scientific publications, focusing on disseminating research more broadly [5]. However, there's no mention of Hasso Plattner's involvement in Brandenburg's research funding compared to the significant initiatives in neighboring Berlin [3].
With limited information on Hasso Plattner's plans impacting Brandenburg's research funding, it remains uncertain if his megaproject will affect the state's ongoing commitment to supporting scientific initiatives. Günther's confidence in the state government provides a reassuring note for now.
- Despite the impending megaproject by Hasso Plattner, Oliver Günther maintains that the community policy of Brandenburg highly values education-and-self-development, including science.
- With the Potsdam scientific community consistently showcased through events like Potsdam Science Day, employment policy in the field of research remains an integral part of Brandenburg's vision.
