Public Security
Nord University aims to contribute to creating safe and democratic societies that promote resilient social and economic development by further developing knowledge about risk and vulnerability.
Societal security entails the preparedness of a society to handle unwanted events, as well as the population's trust in a system that includes values such as equality and democracy. Security encompasses the sense of safety between states, within states, and for individuals, encompassing military-civil cooperation and preparedness for a wide range of crises such as war, political violence, terrorism, climate-related challenges, hybrid threats, cyberattacks, democracy, artificial intelligence, and more.
Effective societal security creates a sense of security for both society and the natural environment, contributing to increased resilience where the population has trust in institutions, experts, and democracy. Research and education in Societal Security at Nord University contribute to building resilience in the Northern regions and have high relevance for society and its development.
Nord University aims to strengthen research and education in risk understanding, preparedness, and international development. Building on our geographical location, we aim to further develop knowledge collaboration that enhances preparedness.
Goals
Societal security is crucial for ensuring a stable and resilient society and contributes to creating a sense of safety and predictability. A secure society forms the foundation for creativity and core values such as trust, equality, democracy, and openness.
Competence in societal security is important for raising awareness of various risk factors and ensuring preparedness for societal threats. In this regard, Nord University has a societal responsibility to generate research-based knowledge through our key expertise in crisis management and preparedness.
Nord University also holds a significant geographical position in the Northern regions and serves as a vital contributor to international research and education in this field, while simultaneously playing a central role in the local context.
Research projects related to Public Security
Goal of the project
The project aims to better prepare the region for crisis events.Project leader
Funding
EU Interreg
Time period
2018-2022
Goal of the project
The project examines the role of voluntary actors in local emergency preparedness and rescue operations in Norway and Denmark.
Project leader
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Time period
2020-2022
Goal of the project
The project aims to establish international best practices and propose innovation platforms for professional security and emergency preparedness institutions in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.
Project leader
Hovedredningssentralen
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Time period
2018-2024
Prosjektets mål
The main goal of the project is to strengthen cooperation in the maritime Arctic in relation to nuclear preparedness.
Project leader
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Goal of the project
In this project, we argue that in order to understand geopolitical challenges in a changing Arctic, we need to understand the dynamics of new spatial conflicts over maritime space and related marine resources.
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Time period
2020-2022
Goal of the project
The project will identify conditional propositions and trends that explain why some maritime disputes escalate while others are settled, within three maritime domains: the Arctic Ocean; Black Sea; and the East China Sea.
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Time period
2021-2024
Prosjektets mål
The aim of the SVALFISH project is to increase knowledge about a possible fishing industry in Svalbard, and under what conditions new activity in this part of the Arctic can be expanded, and thus increase knowledge in business and decision-makers.
Funding
Norges forskningsråd
Time period
2020-2022
Education
Nord University offers a number of study programmes that can be linked to public security.
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