The Event

In discussions within the student movement and at the conferences mentioned above, the university as an institution has only been partially understood in relation to capitalism, imperialism and settler colonialism. Solidarity with Palestine among students and academics is currently primarily symbolical and discursive. It is therefore very visible in the public sphere, but is expressed primarily through moral slogans or performative actions. This conference aims to take a step towards a deeper understanding of the university in capitalism and imperialism, on the basis of which a broad and sustainable campaign can then be developed.

The conference has the following objectives:

1. Knowledge transfer and discussion about the role of Israeli and German academia in maintaining occupation, apartheid and the perpetration of genocide (also from a comparative and historical perspective

2. Empowering students, academics and administrative staff at German universities to hold their institutions accountable

3. Developing a joint overarching strategy for a boycott campaign in Germany