Focus
Science in Greece
- Focus issue:
- August 2013 Volume 12, No 8
Greek science has been badly hit by the ongoing economic crisis in Europe. In this focus issue, we highlight the main challenges that are now facing Greek research, and examine the possible avenues that should be explored to maintain its existing competitive research facilities.
Editorial
The road ahead for research in Greece - p681
doi:10.1038/nmat3735
Underfunding, chronic structural deficiencies and lack of proper evaluation are acutely harming Greek science. The only way forward is to increase investment in human capital and infrastructure, coupled with organizational reforms and a change of government attitude towards research.
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Commentary
Greece in crisis - pp683–685
Costas M. Soukoulis
doi:10.1038/nmat3727
In spite of substantial progress over the past 35 years, underfunding and lack of evaluation are preventing Greek research and technology from reaching its true potential. A coordinated effort between government, academia and industry could lead to viable solutions to the current crisis.
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Interview
Tough times for Greek science - pp686–687
Interview with Eleftherios Economou
doi:10.1038/nmat3726
The recent economic crisis has drastically affected research and development in Greece, but competitive research goes on, says Eleftherios Economou, a founder of the Foundation of Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH) research centre in Greece, and former General Secretary for research and technology.
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