Diversity, openness, internationality and cultural diversity: this is what German universities of music stand for, and so do we, the University of Music Würzburg. Our daily interaction, our joint music-making and work are characterized by encounters and exchange. Institutions such as our International Office, initiatives such as the Days of Diversity and partnerships with universities worldwide are an integral part of our university life. In the face of increasing anti-democratic efforts, we are clearly committed to liberal democracy and the rule of law in our society. In particular, we say no to all forms of anti-Semitism and extremism.
We emphatically support the statement issued by the Executive Board of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK ) on January 23, 2024:

"Against the backdrop of increasingly blatant anti-democratic aspirations and the associated contempt for humanity, we emphasize clearly and unequivocally: liberal democracy and the rule of law are the immovable pillars of our country and its institutions. They are also essential prerequisites for the existence of a competitive and internationally compatible German higher education system. The comprehensive legal protection of academic freedom, as provided for in our Basic Law, is the basis for the success of our academia. Academics must be able to freely choose and work on research topics. Research and teaching must not be instrumentalized for political purposes. Only in this way can science develop its full potential for the economy and society.
The legal protection against discrimination in any form enshrined in the German Basic Law is also a pillar of our scientific performance. The diversity of international perspectives and backgrounds makes our science strong and contributes significantly to its progress. We are proud of and expressly support the fact that people from all over the world and from a wide variety of backgrounds study and work at our universities. The member universities of the HRK have declared and affirmed this many times in their long-standing campaign Weltoffene Hochschulen: Only a university that thinks and acts internationally is fit for the future and competitive. An open and international campus and the international mobility of teaching staff and students are essential foundations for high-quality teaching, learning and research.The increasing tendency in the public and political sphere to change the content and tone of social discourse in order to normalize hostility towards science, restrictions on academic freedom, racism, intolerance and ideas and enemy stereotypes based on exclusion, to disintegrate cohesion in society and to undermine trust in liberal democracy is highly alarming. As the HRK Executive Board, we clearly oppose this. Every single member of our universities is called upon to stand up for the fundamental values of our constitution."