Τα Νέα μας

EKT statistics on PhD holders graduating from Greek universities in 2022

Expenditure on Research & Development in Greece is 1.49% of GDP

R&D expenditure in 2022 in Greece exceeded €3 billion according to preliminary data published and sent to Eurostat by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), the competent National Authority of the Hellenic Statistical System for European Research, Development and Innovation statistics.

Dynamic presence and high performance of Greek organisations and businesses in Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation

Greece has consistenly taken advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation with remarkable performance that positions our country among the top performers of 27 member countries.

The European Framework for Digitally Competent Educational Organisations (DigCompOrg) now available in Greek

The National Documentation Centre and the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute took the initiative to translate and publish 'The European Framework for Digitally-Competent Educational Organisations (DigCompOrg) in Greek, contributing to the digital transformation of educational organisations in Greece and Cyprus.

Evolution of scientific publications from Greek institutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence

EKT, for the first time, captures the scientific production and performance of the country in Artificial Intelligence, one of the most dynamically developing scientific and technological fields.

Women in research and innovation: Persistent underrepresentation despite progress

The equal participation and contribution of women and men in all sectors of the economy is a social, political and developmental issue that is internationally recognised as a significant challenge for modern societies. Available evidence shows that the limited representation of women in leadership and management positions characterises almost all sectors of the economy, including the research and innovation ecosystem.

High level of production and impact of open access scientific publications by Greek institutions in international scientific journals

Over the period 2006-2020, open access scientific publications by Greek institutions performed remarkably well in terms of number, quality and originality, receiving an ever-increasing number of citations at international level. In particular, a large increase in the number of open access publications as well as their respective citations recorded in 2019 and 2020. These data are presented in the new publication of the National Documentation Centre (EKT).

Greece ranks 3rd in EU27 in terms of GDP share of government funding for Research and Development in 2021

The official statistics on government budget allocations for Research and Development (GBARD indicator) in Greece (final budget 2021) were published by the National Documentation Centre (EKT). The data was transmitted to Eurostat.

Greece's position on European Innovation Scoreboard 2015-2022

The state of the innovation system in Greece in 2022, as well as important longitudinal data on the dimensions of the innovation system over the period 2015-2022, as they result from the analysis of the European Innovation Scoreboard indicators, is captured in the new publication ‘The position of Greece on the European Innovation Scoreboard 2015-2022’ from the National Documentation Centre (EKT).

EKT participates in the peer review of the Hellenic Statistical System

The National Documentation Centre (EKT), as the National Authority of the Hellenic Statistical System for European Statistics on Research, Development and Innovation, will participate in the peer review of the Hellenic Statistical System (ELSS), which will take place on 19-21 October 2022 in Athens (ELSTAT).

Greek R&D expenditures and personnel increased in 2020

In 2020, Research & Development (R&D) expenditure was 1.5% of GDP, according to the final statistics published by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), as National Authority of the Hellenic Statistical System competent for European Research, Development and Innovation statistics.

Significant increase in scientific publications of Greek institutions in international scientific journals in 2019 and 2020

Over the period 2006-2020, the scientific publications of Greek institutions continued to stand out in terms of quantity, quality and originality, receiving constantly more citations at international level. In particular, a large increase in the number of publications and citations was observed in 2019 and 2020.

Oslo Manual for measuring innovation translated in Greek by EKT

The National Documentation Centre (EKT) has translated the latest edition of the flagship publication: the Oslo Manual, the international reference guide for measuring innovation, into Greek. The publication: ‘Oslo Manual 2018, Guidelines for Collecting, Reporting and Using Data on Innovation, 4th Edition’ published in 2018 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in collaboration with the European Statistical Office Eurostat.

Geographical, scientific and professional mobility of Greek doctorate holders

A comprehensive picture of the geographical, scientific and professional mobility of Greek PhD holders is reflected in the results of the extensive census survey conducted by the National Documentation Centre (EKT) in collaboration with the Regional Development and Policy Research Unit (RDPRU) University of Macedonia.

New EKT publication on the performance of the Greek Regions in Research, Development & Innovation activities

A comprehensive picture of the performance of the Greek Regions in Research, Development and Innovation is presented in the new publication of the National Documentation Centre (EKT) ‘Research, Development & Innovation in Greek Regions 2021‘.

The participation of women in Research and Development in Greece, a new study by EKT

The participation of women in the field of Research & Development in Greece is presented in a new publication (in Greek) from the National Documentation Centre (EKT). The EKT study, with detailed data and indicators, records the position and participation of women in the field of R&D, not only in academia, research and business, but also in European and nationally funded research projects.

She Figures 2021: The gender gap in education is narrowing but women remain under-represented in research and innovation in Greece

The latest data on gender equality in education, research and innovation in Europe are presented in the publication 'She Figures 2021'. Since 2003, the flagship report -'She Figures' - has been published every three years by the European Commission. The results for Greece are collected by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), which is also the statistical representative of the country.

Profile and scientific specialisation of new doctorate holders from Greek universities in 2020

1,681 new doctorates were awarded by Greek universities in 2020. 30.8% of the doctorates were in Medicine & Health Sciences, with 20.3% of doctorate holders having completed their studies in 4 years, according to statistics published by EKT.

R&D expenditures in Greece at 1.50% of GDP in 2020

Research & Development (R&D) expenditures reached 1.50% of GDP in 2020 according to provisional data published by the National Documentation Centre (EKT), the competent National Authority of the Hellenic Statistical System for European Statistics on Research, Development and Innovation.

In 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy, R&D expenditure in Greece was € 2,473.45 million, an increase of € 135.8 million compared to 2019 (growth rate 5.8%).

EKT's role in monitoring and assessing public policies

The National Documentation Centre (EKT) has presented its new publication under the title 'Documenting Public Policies. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism of 4 Actions of the OP 'Human Resources Development, Education & Lifelong Learning 2014-2020'. The aim of the publication is to highlight a good, national-wide practice that introduces a comprehensive approach on planning, implementing, monitoring and re-planning public policy and relevant policy interventions.