Why the SSTeF Was Founded

Friulian language and culture can grow only if Friulian becomes a means of communication for one of the defining features of modern society: science. Although the international scientific community uses English as its common language, national languages are still widely employed in many countries for teaching and for the development of science and technology. It is on the basis of this conviction that the SSTeF was founded.

The SSTeF is an independent association composed of researchers, scholars, and professionals working in various scientific and technological fields who are committed to the development of the Friulian language and culture. Its aim is to promote research and the dissemination of knowledge in Friulian. The SSTeF supports projects involving the application of information technology to Friulian; it carries out activities to study, safeguard, and promote biodiversity in the Friulian region; it supports the publication of scholarly books in Friulian and their translation into English; it awards scholarships to researchers who wish to publish their studies in Friulian as well; and it collaborates with Friulian institutions and companies engaged in scientific and technological research.

Activities

The SSTeF carries out research and knowledge‑dissemination activities primarily in Friuli, while also supporting initiatives in other regions and countries. Its work focuses on the following areas:

Scientific and Disciplinary Fields

  • Exact sciences (mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, etc.)
  • Natural sciences (chemistry, biology, geology, psychology, etc.)
  • Health sciences (medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, etc.)
  • Technological sciences (engineering, the agro‑food sector, architecture, etc.)
  • Economic, social, and humanistic disciplines approached scientifically (economics, management, sociology, linguistics, applied linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, legal studies, etc.)
  • Scientific journalism

Publications

The SSTeF publishes the Gjornâl Furlan des Siencis / Friulian Journal of Science, a Friulian–English scientific journal that accepts both original research articles and less specialized contributions on advanced scientific and technological topics. All papers are available in both languages.

In addition, the SSTeF publishes scholarly books and handbooks, both monolingual (in Friulian) and bilingual (Friulian/English).

Annual Conference

Every year, the SSTeF holds an Annual Conference that offers its members the opportunity to present their most significant findings.