In Memoriam: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Max Kaase

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Max Kaase, a distinguished scholar and valued member of our University’s Advisory Board from 2014 to 2022.

Throughout his remarkable academic career, Professor Kaase made significant contributions to political science and higher education. As Founding Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Vice President of the International University of Bremen, as well as President of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) and Vice President of the European Science Foundation.

His dedication to research, academic leadership, and the advancement of knowledge leaves a lasting legacy. We are deeply grateful for his service to our University and for the expertise and experience he brought to our Advisory Board.

His passing is a big loss to the academic community. We will remember him with profound respect and gratitude for his many contributions to scholarship and higher education.

Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

May his memory be honored, and may he rest in peace.