South East European Scientific Diaspora
There is a long history of outmigration from Southeast European countries, creating large population groups residing abroad (mostly in EU countries and USA) and are usually referred to as SEE diaspora, SEE emigrants, SEE expatriates etc. Regarding scientific diaspora and brain drain, the governments in the region - being aware of related challenges for the overall economies – have recently undertaken a number of initiatives to address the issue. These include several of the traditional measures, from creation of directory databases, “knowledge networks,” and discussion forums to the provision of visiting and post-doctorate fellowships. Please find below some related reports, links to directory databases and other related information.
South East European Scientific Diaspora was in focus of the WBC-RTI.info newsletter in December 2015. Related article is available here . Please find below also a selection of the topic related articles.
News
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Pandemic Disrupts Southeast Europe Labour Flows
The coronavirus pandemic is interrupting the flow of Southeast European workers to EU countries, threatening the region’s economy and harming living standards.
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Brain drain: a threat to the European Research Area?
Brain drain exists not only worldwide, but also within Europe: talented young researchers are leaving their home countries. Mobility in science is not unusual - but what happens to the EU if some regions...
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Towards a decisive investment in Brain Circulation:an interview with Lucian Brujan
Lucian Brujan, Programme Director International Relations at the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Speaker of the Berlin Process Joint Science Conference, attended ESOF 2020 with a session...
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Events
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Dear Rectors of the DRC member universities, we would like to cordially invite you to the DRC General Assembly 2020 taking place on Friday, 6th of November 2020, at 10:00-12:00 CET via ZOOM.
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Third meeting of the SEEIIST Steering Committee
The subject of the session of the Committee will be to determine further steps in the implementation of the so-called preparatory phase of the project, which includes the preparation of the main design...
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Calls
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The University of Zadar in Croatia and the University of Teramo in Italy invite applications for their joint doctoral programme in the Sociology of regional and local development. This is a six semester...
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International Joint Degree doctoral programme in the Sociology of regional and local development
The University of Zadar in Croatia and the University of Teramo in Italy invite applications for their joint doctoral programme in the Sociology of regional and local development. This is a six semester...
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Participate in the MORE4 survey on the mobility of researchers
Support data collection and analysis concerning mobility patterns and career paths of researchers ! The study has two main strands: mobility within Europe and outside Europe.
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Documents
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From Brain Drain to attraction of valuable talents in the Western Balkans
The migration of able, highly educated individuals from the Western Balkans region, which has been happening since the 1990s is known as “brain drain” and usually concerns the European Union and the United...
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WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletters sent in 2018
WBC-RTI.INFohas prepared several newsletter issues in 2018. Thematic articles were drafted while relevant stakeholders contacted and in some cases also interviewed.
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The Way Back: Brain Drain and Prosperity in the Western Balkans
Policy Brief by Alida Vracic published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The paper analysis how the EU should do more to promote circular migration as part of their ongoing pursuit...
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Links
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ESOF 2020 Highlighted Session “Brain Drain – Brain Gain – Brain Circulation”
An interesting panel discussion was held at ESOF on 5th of September. The session brought together internationally renowned scientists to discuss the migration of highly skilled individuals and the prospects...
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Scientists for Serbia - Data base of Serbian Scientific Diaspora
In order to improve the quality of education and science in Serbia and to link scientific workers in the country and scientific diaspora the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development...
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OMSA – Organization of Montenegrins Studying Abroad
Montenegrin students abroad united in promoting knowledge and experience MISSION OMSA as a complete, information-wise rich network of Montenegrins studying abroad, with capacity to work globally...
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