Save the Norwegian Institute at Athens!

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#3206

I am signing because the Norwegian Institute is essential to the international support for Greek archaeology and to the vibrant community of scholars in Athens. I had the privilege of attending an important conference there ten years ago on the practice of magic in the ancient world that ended up having an enormous impact on the field, because it brought together archaeologists, philologists and historians.

(Chicago, 2018-11-13)

#3209

The value of international schools in archaeology is quite frankly immeasurable. Our understanding of who we are and where we come from - our common heritage - is dependent on the work of such bodies. The sharing and growth of such knowledge depends on interernational contact. The cost of such schools as the Norwegian Institute at Athens is frankly miniscule when set against the overall budget of many universities and governments. Think, for example, of the total cost of the total number of photocopiers in any institution, never mind the paper used on an annual basis in these machines - a mere bagatelle to many administrative offices. Also reflect on William Bruce Cameron, “Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking” (1963): "not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." It will be a tragic loss to intenational schloarship if this institute is closed for the sake of saving what is a relatively small amount of money in overall terms.

(BILKENT, 2018-11-13)

#3210

If the two universities can no longer afford to pay, the Norwegian government must be made to see the importance of having a cultural presence for Norway, conducting wordl-class reasearch, in a major European city whre so many other foreign Institutes are actuve. Closing the Norwegian Instiutute will represent a loss of prestige for Norway in the eyes of the world.

(Vancouver, 2018-11-13)

#3229

The Norwegian Institute is a valued contributor to the international archaeological scene in Athens. As a classical archaeologist and member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens I deplore any penny-pinching that threatens this community and its members.

(Berkeley, 2018-11-13)

#3233

Culture is not replacable.

(Montreal, 2018-11-13)

#3244

The foreign institutes in Rome and Athens are vital for the opportunities they give to young scholars to achieve a deep understanding of classical and later cultures. This is a lifeline to historical and Mediterranean studies in Norway, and should not be cut!

(Rome, 2018-11-13)

#3247

It would be a massive loss to academia!

(München, 2018-11-13)

#3257

I'm signing because the Norwegian Institute at Athens delivers excellent archaeologic research and its close-down would mean a substantial loss to the fields of mediterrranean archaeology.

(Vienna, 2018-11-13)

#3267

The contribution of the Norwegian Institute to the history, archaeology of the Aegean area is without measure. It would be EXTREMELY short-sighted to cut funding to this facility. Such a move would be detrimental to Norwegian scholars as well as to the international community. Please reconsider!

(Valley Mills, 2018-11-13)

#3269

I represent the community of overseas research centers, in this case US in Turkey. Keep our research institutes strong at work and collaborations!

(Philadelphia, 2018-11-14)

#3274

It's important to continue the excellent work the Norwegian Institute at Athens has been doing.

(Sydney, 2018-11-14)

#3286

The closing of the Institute in Athens would be a lasting dommage for classic studies in Norway and international experience for students.

(Salzburg, 2018-11-14)

#3287

The culture of Greece and the research on it is important to all European countries

(Rüschlikon, 2018-11-14)

#3291

I think that the Norwegian Institute at Athens has done a remarkable job in Athens working with the local authorities and producing a series of very interesting and important publications many of which I use for my research.

(London, 2018-11-14)

#3292

I'm signing because I don't want to give up our valuable past in exchange of a doubtful future.

(Wien, 2018-11-14)

#3296

what a big shame to close the Norwegian Institute of Athens.

(Athens, 2018-11-14)

#3304

Archaeology is a necessary field. The Norwegian Institute has provided valuable insights and research into the science and development of the field. Further, the researchers at the institute are educated and well-versed in their fields. They deserve to practice what they have poured their heart and time into.

(Leiden, 2018-11-14)

#3315

The national institutes in Athens are vital research institutions for their own researchers as well as for the international research community in Athens. This is also true for the Norwegian Institute. The state of Norway ought to keep up their position as a research-intensive and global nation by supporting the Norwegian Institute in Athens.

(University of Birmingham, 2018-11-14)

#3317

The work the Norwegian Institute has carried out is invaluable, and should be recognised by the funding bodies in Norway.

(London, 2018-11-14)

#3320

I'm a retired teacher for classic and maths and I believe, that the history of the sciences can't be understood without the knowledge of the classic languages.

(Salzburg, 2018-11-14)

#3322

All the foreign institutes in Greece (and elsewhere) are under acute financial pressure but are nonetheless managing to continue ground-breaking research to which international collaboration is fundamental. We cannot lose the Norwegian Institute from this team in the current climate!

(Manchester, 2018-11-14)

#3329

I am signing because the institute is of utmost importance in keeping the level of Classical Studies not only in Norway, but in the Europe as well.

(Vilnius, 2018-11-14)

#3337

Becuse I am a Classical scholar and I do not think this signature can need any justification.

(Krakow, 2018-11-14)

#3346

I am researcher in ancient history and have visited the Norwegian Institute in that interest and think it, together with the Danish and Swedish Institutes, is a very important institution to keep on and administer the cultural heritage, which is more important today than ever.

(Göteborg, 2018-11-14)

#3347

I belive their outstanding work is important for sience / history !

(Gjerdrum, 2018-11-14)

#3361

They do a really important job, for the past and the future history

(Gjerdrum, 2018-11-15)

#3375

This is my third try to sign this petition, and I determined to add my name, so perhaps this time it will work.

As a native of Belgium, a small country that lost its research facilities in Greece, I cannot underscore enough the importance of having such facilities. Research requires access, a foot in the door, a seat at the table, so to speak.

I sincerely hope that Norwegian institute will continue to exist, not just for the Norwegian scholars, but also for the Greeks and for the international community of scholars who try to understand the civilization that brought us democracy, the Parthenon, and Alexander the Great.

(Middlebury, 2018-11-15)

#3381

The Norwegian Institute is a wonderful place.

(Pipewell, 2018-11-15)

#3382

The Norwegian Institute at Athens provides incredible opportunities for students to study the ancient world firsthand.

(Honolulu, 2018-11-16)

#3385

It is very important to continue supporting scientific research carried out by the Norwegian Institute at Athens. Nothing can replace field data and analysis.

(seoul, 2018-11-16)

#3390

CNARELA

(Bordeaux, 2018-11-16)

#3393

I’m signing because I have been enriched by the scholarly events and contributions of the Norwegian Institute.

(Greensboro NC, 2018-11-17)

#3396

Because this facility is an amazing place for students to learn and experience Greece.

(Peterborough, 2018-11-17)