A quick note to inform regular readers that my Week 17 review will likely be delayed. The reason is an important upcoming deadline for applying for the so-called Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN), regulated by the Ministry of Education, University, and Research of Italy (MIUR). The ASN can be roughly translated as “National Scientific Habilitation”. It is qualification which is required to apply for permanent academic positions in Italy (you can read more here). Needless to say this application will be keeping me (and several other Italian researchers - many abroad) busy for the next few days…
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