German Plagiarism Scandal

The defense minister of Germany resigned after it was discovered that his doctoral dissertation (on constitutional law) was full of plagiarism.

In other news, the Canadian government has yet to revoke Ranjit Chandra’s Order of Canada. Oxford University has yet to say that Professor Leslie Iversen’s plagiarism violated their norms.

2 Responses to “German Plagiarism Scandal”

  1. dearieme Says:

    here’s another resignation in the academic world.
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/mar/03/lse-director-resigns-gaddafi-scandal

  2. dearieme Says:

    One that’s more up your street.
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8360667/Millions-of-surgery-patients-at-risk-in-drug-research-fraud-scandal.html

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