The region is warming four times faster than the rest of the world and is experiencing dramatic changes in socio-economic, ecological and political conditions. To understand these processes, we will access the contemporary theoretical and methodological directions in Arctic research and explore its relevance for our joint and individual research interests. Our research interests cover topics related to human-nature interactions (climate change, pollution, environmental governance) and sustainable development of local and indigenous communities. The group will actively work towards applying for external funding, strengthen the Arctic network at FSV/Nord with external partners and Indigenous People organizations, increase the relevance of Arctic research for education programs at Nord University (e.g.., Circumpolar Studies, Master in social analysis and doctoral education programs) and contribute to publications in high-ranking Arctic/Polar journals.
In doing so, we contribute to the development of one of Nord university’s strategic areas: blue and green growth in the Arctic Region.
Please visit our web page: Welcome – Arctic Research at Nord University (site.nord.no).
Members:
Research leader:
Julia Olsen, Associate professor, Nord University
Co-lead: Hin Heemstra, Associate professor, Nord University
Members:
Anne Wally Falch Ryan
Eivind Karlsen
Corine Wood-Donnelly
Elisabeth Pettersen
Olof Andreas Stjernström
Hin Hoarau Heemstra
Kristian Åtland
Astrid Marie Holand
Håkan Torleif Sandersen
Grete Hovelsrud
Albina Pashkevich
Associated members:
Eivind Junker
Gunhild Birgitte Sætren
James Badu
Helena Gonzales Lindberg
Anna Sveinsdottir
Julien Lebel
Majken Paulsen
Camilla Risvoll
Birgit Pauksztat
Solveig Øye Bjørdal
Rory Cassie
Nadezda Nazarova
Doctoral students:
Charlotte Gehrke
Anne Schäfer
Virginija Popovaite
Barbara Baczynska
Tiril Vold Hansen
Birgitte Rigtrup-Lindemann
Master's students:
Master in Social analysis
