Underfunded, scientists driven into bitter rivalry

Ljubljana, 24 April - Slovenian researchers and scientists held a protest and a public debate in Ljubljana on Wednesday in a bid to draw the attention of the public and decision-makers to what they see as a flawed financing system which is driving cut-throat competition in science.

Ljubljana
Scientists and researchers call for more funds for science as they stage a March for Science.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

Ljubljana
Scientists and researchers call for increasing funds for science to 1% of the national budget as they stage a March for Science.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

Ljubljana
Scientists and researchers call for more funds for science as they stage a March for Science.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

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Minister of Education, Science and Sport Jernej Pikalo (centre) talking with representatives of scientists and researchers involved in the March for Science.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Scientists and researchers call for increasing funds for science to 1% of the national budget as they stage a March for Science.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Minister of Education, Science and Sport Jernej Pikalo (first from right) talking with representatives of scientists and researchers involved in the March for Science.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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A debate themed What to Talk About When Talking About Science in Slovenia?, held as part of the annual March for Science.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

Ljubljana
Banners prepared by Slovenian scientists and researchers to call for more and steadier funding.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

Ljubljana
A debate themed What to Talk About When Talking About Science in Slovenia?, held as part of the annual March for Science.
Photo: Naum Dretnik/STA

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Apr 24, 2019, 16:20 ep/sm