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

Vive y deja vivir.

I am dumbfounded by this shocking development. The University of Copenhagen owes it to the world – especially to its own reputation – to reveal the truth and the whole truth of this matter, and to ensure that due process has been followed. So much for the myth of a fair, progressive Danish society… Chaired University Professor, Zhejiang University, China; and Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

There needs to be more transparency concerning this manner. The reasons given are not sufficient and cast doubt on the integrity of your University.

The ostensive reasons are an insult to our intelligence, and a dismissal based on hidden reasons is incompatible with natural justice anywhere, let alone in a university

The arguments provided for the sacking of Hans Thybo are ridicoulous. The University needs to either provide a better case or reinstall Thybo in his position.

President of the Seismology section of the American Geophysical Union

I support this decision and think that the use of a private email server, as long as not used for highly classified information, is a minor issue.

Monstrous behaviour by the University, incompatible with the principles of academic freedom and wholly deplorable.

This is a complete denial of respect and integrity of academic freedom. May the persons responsible be fired themselves!

Professor emeritus

Enig.

Prof. Hans Thybo is a worldwide acknowledged geoscientist, famous for a large number of outstanding geophysical studies on the Earth's mantle and lithosphere. I consider him an example of first class professor. In all occasions I met him I can testify his high ethical attitude and I am astonished by the absurd and ridiculous allegations. I will initiate an embargo against any Danish cooperation if Professor Thybo will not be immediately reinstated and his reputation fully rehabilitated. Carlo Doglioni President of the Italian Geophysics and Volcanology Institute

Agree on what apparently seems to be a fundamental disproportionate destructive action, likely to damage not only the sacked colleague, but also the prestige and recognition of University of Copenhagen as a true university.

Sounds like a witch hunt - clear signal to not rock the boat -a recipe for stagnation.

unbelievable!

This is the first time I have ever heard of a sacking of a professor for such minor issues. Many of us would have been sacked if our administrators were so unprofessional. Dr. Stephen S. Gao, Professor, Geology & Geophysics Program, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 129 McNutt Hall, Rolla, Missouri 65409, USA E-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (573)-341-6676 http://web.mst.edu/~sgao

This is not academic freedom.

Shocking and disgraceful. Shame.

Free and critical thinking should be a priority for any institute of higher learning and should be encouraged - not be grounds for dismissal.

Honorary Professor,University P&M Curie ( Paris 6 ) ,France