Protecting Academia: A Belarusian Perspective on Gender, Risk, and Academic Displacement

In this episode, we get to know our colleague Tania Arcimovich, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Erfurt and a key member of the Protecting Academia at Risk project. Originally from Minsk, Tania reflects on her journey to Germany, her evolving identity as a scholar, and the impact of displacement on academic life.Tania shares her unique perspective as a Belarusian researcher, focusing on the experiences of female migrant academics and the structural challenges they face. Her work explores how gender, risk, and forced migration influence both scholarly routines and the knowledge produced within academia.Tune in to learn how Tania’s personal journey and academic expertise contribute to rethinking academic freedom and resilience in times of uncertainty.