A Centre for Quantum Science & Technologies (QuTech) is being established at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion. The vision for FORTH-QuTech is for it to become a national and international point of reference in quantum science and technologies. This will be achieved by ensuring the continuous development of science, technology, expertise, and human capital, attracting high-quality scientific personnel and significant funding. This approach will also make FORTH a highly attractive destination for young talent.
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EU grant for cell research at FORTH
According to a press release from of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Panagiotis N. Moschou, a researcher at its Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council for research into the mechanisms which may enable plants to adapt to climate change.
Continue readingReading the clock of the heavens
On Friday 15th December, a sundial created by the sculptor Andreas Galanakis was unveiled at the entrance to the premises of the FORTH research foundation in Heraklion, in the presence of the president of FORTH, professor Netkarios Tavernarakis, and the director of its Institute of Astrophysics Vasilis Harmandaris. The sundial, which is named Alektryon, was donated to FORTH by the sculptor as part of the celebrations marking 40 years of the foundation’s existence, and will be on display at the entrance for the next 6 months.
Continue readingResearch foundation to expand in Chania
The biggest research foundation in Greece and one of the most important in Europe, the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), is expanding into new premises in Chania. Two new buildings are to be erected on a site of 35 stremmata ceded to FORTH by the Technical University of Crete. One will house the Institute of GeoEnergy and the other a branch of the Science and Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C), which is devoted to technology transfer through the support of innovative spin-off companies, and the management and exploitation of intellectual property rights.
Continue readingThe Chinese Ambassador visits FORTH
The Chinese ambassador Xiao Junzheng, accompanied by 1st Secretary for Research and Technology Ms Zhang Dong and Embassy officials, visited the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion on 7th April. The Ambassador expressed his appreciation of the high level of research being carried out at the institution.
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