Science vs. Scientometrics

Science vs. Scientometrics

How to tell a good scientist from a bad one? In the absence of basic trust in researchers, scientometric practices have been widely introduced in Russia. Katerina Guba   Photo: Russian science officials are constantly looking for reliable indicators of the...
Indicators of Problems

Indicators of Problems

The new Basic Research Program has taken effect in Russia, where it will be active until 2030. Are its goals attainable? Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photo: What will Russian science be like in 2030? A beautiful picture has already been drawn. (Photo by Markus Winkler on...
“Non-Discriminatory Spaces of Tolerance and Respect”

“Non-Discriminatory Spaces of Tolerance and Respect”

Universities in Europe are preparing to sign a new Magna Charta Universitatum Europearum. Rasul Akhtyamov   Photo: “Freedom in research and training is the fundamental principle of university life.” (Photo by Edwin Andrade on Unsplash)   The Covid–19...
Could Have Grown Where You Were Planted

Could Have Grown Where You Were Planted

Is there demand in Russian science for professionals with foreign experience?   Ekaterina Dyachenko   Photo: The number of Russian scientists with experience abroad is increasing. But the demand for those who have returned home is limited. (Photo by Ramon Kagie...
A License for Education

A License for Education

In February, the Russian State Duma will—on second reading—consider amendments to the Law on Education restricting educational activities and international contacts. Dmitry Dubrovsky   Poster:  Unknown artist. 1919, Petrograd, 2nd State Lithograph. (Wikimedia...
The Best Universities Will Remain a Secret

The Best Universities Will Remain a Secret

The policy of protectiveness is killing the goal of making the list of the ten countries with the best education systems. Dmitry Dubrovsky, Daria Skibo   Photo: “Considering the continuous pressure of sanctions on Russia, universities must minimize the...