High North and Arctic - Contact our researchers

Did you know that Nord University has a strong academic community focused on the Arctic and northern regions? They are researching climate change, pollution and tourism among others. Feel free to get in touch.
Name of researcherField of competence
Julia Olsen, associate professorArctic sea routes, tourism, climate change, environmental issues and climate management, sustainable development of Arctic societies.
Hin H. Heemstra,
associate professor
Local community development, environment and sustainability, tourism, innovation and management, posthumanism
Albina Pashkevich, associate professorSápmi tourism development, meaning of entrepreneurship and development of small local communities, local tourism experiences and marketing, internationalization of higher education, research collaboration with Russia
Elisabeth Pettersen, senior lecturerHuman Security in Arctic, security policy, democracy and democratic development
High North CenterBusiness and social development in the northern regions.
High North NewsUpdated information of what is happening in the High North

Safety and preparedness

Nord University also has a strong academic community focused on civil protection within the High North. See our overview here:

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16.10.2025
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