In this years’ last issue, we take hold of our activities, regarding what was published, what to expect in 2013, even though these days are not particularly favorable to predictions.

2012 was a year of strong economic recession, which greatly affected the public university and the academic activities, teaching and research. Today, the academic community and even our country and the Government face challenges that must be answered in the near future with the involvement and commitment they require.

Of these, we believe there are two which stand out:
First, the problem of the budget currently allocated to public universities, which may jeopardize its functioning as an institution of public education. We are all called to take a position on the issue.

There is, moreover, the challenge