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This week: sustainability comes to Bologna and an Italian goes to Iter
In depth: Some of Italy’s top scientists are appealing to politicians to keep the Ministry of Universities and Research as an independent entity in the country’s new government. “Research and universities deserve a dedicated ministry,” said a collection of the country’s leading researchers in an open letter.
Full story: Italy’s researchers fear ministry merger