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However, just as in the case of students, this is also a two-way
process. Science can be globalised also through the international activities
of researchers. Therefore, it would be very profitable to grant
more financing for research that is carried out overseas, for participation
in international conferences, etc., as this is a cost-effective means
for obtaining leading-edge international expertise. The international
co-operation networks that are established in this way will further help
to attract more renowned foreign researchers to the country.
Immigration, studies and research periods carried out abroad and
international networks must be considered to be mutually complementing
strategies that are all needed.
Attracting skilled labour
Global companies need skilled team leaders and researchers who
have international experience. The need for experts exceeds the national
supply,