How to counter the effect of austerity on research - first pan-European citizen journalism initiative
Austerity has taken its toll on European research and has disturbed its cycles. Particularly affected are scientists from Southern Europe. The Euroscientist magazine--the first pan-European magazine for scientists and by scientists published by Euroscience -- brings citizen journalism to the science community. In its latest Special Issue, the Euroscientist shares testimonies from scientists in Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal confronted to austerity. The Euroscientist brings an analysis of the impact of such conditions on scientists who stayed and on those who were forced to emigrate. This issue also presents testimonies of researchers sharing their experience of navigating the troubled waters of recession, when it comes to maintaining a seemingly steady research career path. Problems identified in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece underlined the vital need to develop a public debate, beyond Southern European borders. This is the goal of this special issue: to focus the wider European science community’s attention on how to solve research issues across Europe. Through this citizen initiative, the Euroscientist invites scientists from across Europe, and beyond, to share their views on what needs to change in science policy, both at national and European levels. Scientists are welcome to express their opinion on whether they believe we need to revisit the fundamental basis of research, its objectives, its funding schemes, or even to find ways to ring-fence scientists’ time for research? It is only by sharing scientists’ views that voices from the bench will be heard by decision makers at national and European levels. Please help us stimulate the debate around research in Europe further by supporting the Euroscientist at: www.euroscientist.com/support-us About the Euroscientist The Euroscientist (www.euroscientist.com) publishes articles, opinions, expert perspectives and curated content on a variety of topics and issues affecting scientists in Europe. These include science policy, funding, careers, innovation, and science in and for society. Its vision is to ensure that the Euroscientist reflects, in an independent manner, the diversity of voices of the science community on matters related to European research. The Euroscientist’s motto: “European science conversations by the community, for the community.” It is a participatory magazine designed to allow members of the European science community to share opinions and perspectives on current issues. It also aims, to a large extend, at sharing contributions from community members with their peers as a means to furthering the debate on topical issues. The Euroscientist is the journal of Euroscience (www.euroscience.org) the European grassroots organisation of scientists across disciplines and countries. Euroscience president, Prof. Lauritz Holm-Nielsen, and its Secretary General, Dr. Peter Tindemans, together with the Euroscientist Editorial Board, chaired by Alex Gerber, guarantee the independence of the Euroscientist. The magazine ideally complements the biennial Euroscience Open Forum ESOF ( www.esof.eu) where scientists meet and share views and reach out to policymakers, industry, and the media. Follow us on: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/euroscientist(opens in new window) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Euroscientist(opens in new window)
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