Description: Pursuing a career in academia can be incredibly rewarding; however, the inherent power dynamics within university environments can turn promising career paths into distressing experiences. Academic bullying is a longstanding and serious issue that affects individuals at all levels across various scientific disciplines. This presentation discusses the complexities of academic bullying, its far-reaching consequences, and effective strategies for addressing and mitigating its impact.

Lecturer: Morteza Mahmoudi PhD 

Morteza Mahmoudi is a co-founder and director of the Academic Parity Movement, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing academic discrimination, violence and incivility, and a co-founder of Targets’ Tip, a bullying and harassment education programme. He is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Precision Health Program at Michigan State University (MSU).

Language: English

Zoom webinar registration:
https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/webinar/register/WN_fsGGWrShSgS9JpqHVSEz1g

The lecture is part of the RMU Winter Series 2025: Challenging Abuse of Power in Academia, organized by the Gender Equality Office of TU Darmstadt, the Equality and Diversity Office at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the Equal Opportunities Office at Goethe University Frankfurt.