Will Science and Research Survive in Times of Economic Crisis’


Dr. Janez Potočnik, EU Science and Research-Commissioner

On Monday 20 April UNU-MERIT welcomes Dr. Janez Potočnik, the European Commissioner for Science and Research, who will deliver a lecture ‘Will Science and Research Survive in Times of Economic Crisis’. Earlier in the day Dr. Potočnik will visit UNU-MERIT.

The event is free, however if you wish to attend please register by emailing Walter Jansen or Huw Jones: jansen@merit.unu.edu; jones@merit.unu.edu

Deadline for registration: April 14th

About the speaker
Dr Janez Potočnik is a Slovenian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Science and Research. He was formerly Slovenia's Minister for European Affairs.

Venue: Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, the Netherlands

Date: 20 April 2009

Time: 17:45 - 18:30  CET


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