"The results of science and education, research and development and the transfer of these results are of fundamental importance to society. Both their development and, above all, their utilisation and exploitation can have considerable consequences for society and individuals in terms of the natural, technical and social foundations of life. A sense of responsibility, integrity, honesty and a self-critical attitude are therefore indispensable prerequisites for anyone working in science, research and development." Preamble to the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences guideline on safeguarding good scientific practice

You can find the guideline here.

Within the framework of the directive, two ombudspersons are to be elected by the Senate for a period of four years on the recommendation of the university management. Re-election is possible once.

The ombudspersons are available to members of the university as contact persons in matters of good academic practice and in matters of suspected academic misconduct.

The Senate elected the following ombudspersons on 10 April 2024

• Prof. Dr habil. Christian Looft, Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Sciences
• Prof Dr Claudia Vogel, Department of Social Work, Education and Training

Within the framework of the guideline, a commission consisting of four members and four deputy members, two members per faculty at the suggestion of the respective dean's office, is to be elected by the Senate for a period of four years. Re-election is permitted.

The ombudspersons and the university's legal advisor are members of the committee in an advisory capacity. At its own discretion, the commission may include up to two further persons, experts in the field of the matter to be assessed and experts in dealing with relevant procedures, in an advisory capacity.

The Commission is responsible for investigating allegations of scientific misconduct that are submitted to it by the ombudspersons or about which it is informed directly. It carries out the formal investigation procedure in accordance with Section 13 of the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences' guidelines for safeguarding good academic practice.

The Senate will elect the members of the commission in the course of 2024.

Independently of the ombudspersons at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences, members of the university have the option of contacting the nationally active "Ombuds Committee for Academic Integrity in Germany".