The sacking of a scientist at the University of Copenhagen threatens freedom of research

If this is true, the University of Copenhagen is leading Denmark back to the Middle Ages. Reinstatement, transparency to the bottom and replacement of poor management required.

I am a competing Danish colleague to Hans Thybo. All issues/irregularities that I have heard of in this matter could and should be handled by clever management eye to eye over a cup of coffee - or even better just ignored. This situation is so sad, no matter what the outcome will be.

The grounds given for dismissal are inadequate. Professor Thybo should be reinstated or adequate grounds for dismissal given.

Academic freedom should be protected !

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Hans Thybo as a co-editor for Tectonophysics. Hans is a top-notch scientist and a leader for the science community. I’m shocked by his firing. If being critical of the administrators can get a professor fired, then Orwell’s “1984” is not a fiction.

The reasons presented were a total attack to the scientific freedom...

The official reasons given for firing Hans Thybo are outrageous. This is a reckless management decision, taken without regard to how it could harm the many people connected to the university.

People are fired due to major misconduct. When fired, the employer cite the best reasons for the dismissal. The reasons given does not seem to be anywhere near to qualify. If this is allowed to stand, no one can feel safe from arbitrary dismissal. It will no doubt create a culture of fear damaging to academic freedom, and ultimately, the institution itself.

Our researchers need freedom

I knew Prof. Hans Thybo when we worked together in the SAG of ICDP. He is a respected scientist. I am shocked to learn that University of Copenhagen fired this outstanding professor based on such trivial matters. If they do want to clean their way by firing anyone who criticizes the management, where can we find a safe place for freedom of research and then build up a better future?

The university's action here is unjustified and irresponsible.

Sounds like protection of academic freedom is pretty weak in Denmark.

I know Hans Thybo and I know the post-doc involved. I have a hard time believing that the University of Copenhagen's position is tenable.

KU is one the most prestige universities among the world and famous for its advanced scientific research, but now it wants to throw away by slashing all its famous and respectable scientists.

Cannot imagine this happened to a professor. How they treat their young professionals?

I prefer NOT to sign this petition.

This is not big deal and it is not worth to sack a professor for these reasons.

I cannot believe this had happened in a famous university claiming academic freedom.

The worst kind of agenda is a hidden agenda. Most unbecoming of an academic institution.

Incredible reason