Editorial
Dear Readers,
Science in particular thrives on international co-operation. Often, the best heads in a given research field are located in different countries across the globe, so that increasing numbers of scientists network well beyond national boundaries. The Helmholtz Association likewise supports this trend, for instance, by funding German-Russian and German-Chinese research projects and by initiating new co-operation projects. Intent on establishing ourselves as a strong partner in the global science system, we maintain international offices in Brussels, Moscow and Beijing. For ten years now, our Brussels office has been successfully representing the Helmholtz Association's interests in structuring the European research landscape. I would like to use this opportunity to thank the Brussels colleagues for their dedication and excellent co-operation and cordially congratulate them on their anniversary.
Wishing you enjoyable reading and a successful new year,
