Publications
Hot Topic - Cold Comfort. Climate Change and Attitude Change
Under the Top-level Research Initiative, Gudmund Hernes, researcher, professor of sociology and former Norwegian minister, sets out assertions and theses as a basis for debate – and in time political action. How do we respond when we are faced with the repercussions of our interactions with nature? The aim of this report is to mobilise the social science disciplines. Only when we understand how and why we have reacted so far can we take effective action.
NordForsk magazine 2012
In this edition of NordForsk magazine you ca read about the healthy nordic diet, research on the nordic languages, perspectives on the future of the nordic welfare model and much more! To the right you can also view an interactive flip-version of the magazine!
NordForsk magazine 2011
In this English version of the NordForsk magazine you will find interviews with Juni Palmgren, Bengt Sundelius, Gudmund Hernes and Cornelis Vis, and a series of articles from NordForsk-funded projects.
NordForsk Magasin 2010: 5-year jubilee issue
2010 marks five years since NordForsk was founded. In this 5-year jubilee issue of NordForsk Magasin you will find interviews with Halldór Ásgrímsson, Per Unckel, Jerzy Langer, Nils Christian Stenseth, Anneli Pauli, Gard Titlestad, Anne Tjønneland, Jon Ove Hagen, Ole Petter Ottersen and many others. The magazine contains articles in the Scandinavian languages, as well as in English. Shorter translations in English are also available throughout the publication.
NordForsk magasin 2-2009
In NordForsk Magasin 2-2009 you can read more about the Nordic Stem Cell Mobility Programme, the TRI sub-programme “Effect Studies and Adaptation to Climate Change”, the evaluation of the Danish Research Council system, Nordic Climate Solutions 2009 and NORIA-net for research infrastructure.
NordForsk magasin 1-2009
In this edition of NordForsk Magasin you can read interviews with the Norwegian Minister of Research and Higher Education, Tora Aasland, Chair of the Management Board for the Top-level Research Initiative, Rolf Annerberg, and Arvid Hallén, the managing director of the Research Council of Norway. We also learn more about a PPP PhD research project on human embryonic stem cells (hESC), and Chair of the NordForsk Board, Gudrun Nordal shares her perspectives on the way forward.
NordForsk magasin 2-2008
Research infrastructure it the main theme of this issue of NordForsk magasin. Read more about the recent developments in Nordic research infrastructure policy, and about two infrastructure projects funded through Joint Nordic Use of Research Infrastructure. We have also interviewed Inge Mærkedahl, Director General of the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Riitta Mustonen, Vice President (Research) of the Academy of Finland.
NordForsk magasin 1-2008
The main theme of NordForsk Magasin 1-2008-1 is the Nordic Research and Innovation Area NORIA. The subject is presented through an introductory article on the challenges and opportunities facing NORIA, and an in-depth interview with the “founding father” and author of the Whitebook on NORIA from 2004, Gustav Björkstrand. Available for download only.
NordForsk magasin 2007
Globalisation is the main theme of this edition of NordForsk magasin. Four prominent international researchers give interviews about excellence in research and how to create excellence in Nordic research, NCoE NECC co-ordinator Anders Lindroth contributes with an article on eco systems and climate change, and we look into climate change in the oceans. Bjørn Hvinden, co-ordinator for the NCoE Reassessing the Nordic Welfare Model, has written the chronicle “Globalisation and the Nordic Welfare Model”. Available for download only.
Policy Paper 1-2013: Societal Security in the Nordic Countries
Research on societal security issues has developed separately in the Nordic countries. The recent emphasis at the political level on Nordic solidarity in the face of disasters, acts of violence and cyber attacks has created a clear demand for collaborative research across the region. NordForsk has supported a pre-study framing a programme on the subject.
Policy paper 4-2012: Evaluation of NORDSYNC and Nordic membership of the ESRF
While preparing its report, NRIN (NORIA-net Research Infrastructures Network) commissioned an evaluation of Nordic participation in international research cooperation. A pilot project for this evaluation examined the NORDSYNC membership of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Download the evaluation here!
Policy paper 3-2012: Enhancing Nordic Research Infrastructure Cooperation
The NORIA-net “Nordic Research Infrastructures Network” (NRIN) was launched in 2009 with the aim of strengthening Nordic cooperation on research infrastructure. NRIN’s work culminated in the report “Enhancing Nordic Research Infrastructure Cooperation”, which offers a number of recommendations.
Policy Paper 2-2012: Adding value to Nordic research cooperation. Recommendations for a new initiative on distribution of health
Distribution of health is one of the challenges facing the Nordic countries and Europe. Although health and life expectancy have improved in the Nordic countries, inequalities in the distribution of health persist. This report gives an overview of research activities, funding and funding systems of relevance to research on health and welfare-related issues in the Nordic countries 2005-2010. Based on these findings, the report also provides policy recommendations.
Policy Paper 1-2012: Sport Sciences in the Nordic Countries
This policy paper presents in brief the major findings from the main report "Sport Sciences in Nordic Countries. Evaluation Report". The full version can be downloaded from: www.aka.fi/publications
Policy Brief 4-2011: Comparing Research at Nordic Universitites using Bibliometric Indicators
- A publication from the NORIA-net "Bibliometric Indicators for the Nordic Universities".
Policy Brief 3-2011: Rethinking Nordic Added Value in Research
"Nordic participation in the EU Framework Programmes - Best practices and lessons learned". The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This third report analyses the concept of "Nordic Added Value" in light of the development of the ERA. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011).
Policy Brief 2-2011: Nordic contributions to the development of the ERA
The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This second report looks into the interactions between national, Nordic and European research policies, in light of Nordic priorities regarding internationalisation of research cooperation. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011).
Policy Brief 1-2011: Enhancing the Effectiveness of Nordic Research Cooperation
"Nordic participation in the EU Framework Programmes - Best practices and lessons learned". The Policy Briefs 1-3 2011 describe and analyse key aspects of Nordic research cooperation in a European context, both at the research policy and -strategy level. This report looks into Nordic researchers' participation in FP7 compared to FP6, the outcome of participation, as well as main challenges and success criteria for participation. By NIFU and Technopolis in cooperation with NordForsk (2011).
Policy Brief 7-2008: Improving research capabilities
An evaluation of the possibilities for increased Nordic cooperation on research infrastructures. By NIFU STEP for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 6-2008: Branding the Nordic Research and Innovation Area
Promoting the Nordic region as an attractive destination for global investments in research and innovation. By Interlace-Invent Aps for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 5-2008: Nordic Excellence
A Bibliometric Exploration of Common Nordic Research Funding Opportunities. By Technopolis Group for NordForsk (2008).
Main conclusions from Policy Brief 5-2008: Nordic Excellence
Main conclusions from the NordForsk Policy Brief 5: Nordic Excellence - A Bibliometric Exploration of Common Nordic Research Funding Opportunities. By Technopolis Group for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 4-2008: The Nordic region as a global health lab
By Monday Morning for NordForsk (2008).
Policy Brief 3-2007: Urban Development
Nordic strengths and challenges under the heading of a new global agenda. By Nordregio and NIBR for NordForsk (2007).
Policy Brief 2-2007: Stem Cell Research in the Nordic Countries
Science, Ethics, Public Debate and Law. By the Nordic Committee on Bioethics for NordForsk (2007).
Policy Brief 1-2007: Development in Research
An Outline of the Science Systems in Russia and the Baltic States. By Aadne Aasland for NordForsk (2007).
Annual Report 2008
NordForsks‘s annual report 2008 presents our organisation and our work during 2008. The editorial is written by the Director of NordForsk, Liisa Hakamies-Blomqvist. There is also an interview with Halldór Ásgrímsson, the Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The publication also presents main figures from the 2008 annual accounts. The report is written mainly in Scandinavian, but shorter translations in English are available throughout the publication.
Annual Report 2007
NordForsk’s Annual Report 2007 comprises an interview with Chair of the NordForsk Board, Kari Kveseth, reports on new funding programmes, presentations of new coordination and policy initiatives, and news stories from some of the 2007 start-ups. The publication also presents main figures from the 2007 annual accounts.
Nordic Research Gems
Nordic Research Gems presents a collection of success stories from Nordic research cooperation. More than 11 000 researchers are currently involved in research activities financed by NordForsk and they are producing some impressive results (2008).
Going Nordic - a NordForsk user survey
Survey among 468 current and former participants in NordForsk-supported activities. By Aadne Aasland for NordForsk (2006). Available for download only.
Nordic eScience Action Plan
10 concrete actions to implement the Nordic eScience Strategy. By the Nordic eScience Initiative (eNORIA) (2008). Available for download only.
NORDERA final report: A new deal for ERA. Lessons learnt from Nordic R&I cooperation?
How can the Nordic cooperation contribute to achieving European Commission objectives such as joint research programmes, increased mobility for researchers, joint research infrastructures, excellence in research and exchange of knowledge? What are the key lessons that we can draw from Nordic strengths and weaknesses? Read more about this in the final report of the NORDERA-project, which is a shorter and more accessible version of the first two reports (2010).
NORDERA report 2: Nordic R&D collaboration at EU level
focussing on the existing European research coordination initiatives with a view to propose concrete recommendations This report focusses on how the Nordic experiences can serve to encourage the further development of the European Research Area, especially regarding coordination of national programmes and joint programming. Equally, the analysis looks into how lessons learnt can be of value for the further development of NORIA and ERA. By the Joint Research Centre/IPTS for the NORDERA project (2010). Available for download only.
NORDERA report 1: Nordic R&I cooperation: Achievements and Challenges
This report describes and analyses Nordic cooperation in relation to research and innovation. This is done through a presentation of the main characteristics of both the formalised and the non-formalised aspects of the Nordic cooperation, and through an analysis of the main achievements and challenges. By NordForsk and Nordisk InnovationsCentre for the NORDERA project (2010). Available for download only.
Information brochure of the Top-level Research Initiative (Norwegian version)
The Top-level Research Initiative (TRI) is the largest joint Nordic research and innovation initiative to date. The initiative aims to involve the very best agencies and institutions in the Nordic region, and promote research and innovation of the highest level, in order to make a Nordic contribution towards solving the global climate crisis. Read more in the Top-level Research Initiative information brochure (2010).
Information brochure of the Top-level Research Initiative (English version)
The Top-level Research Initiative (TRI) is the largest joint Nordic research and innovation initiative to date. The initiative aims to involve the very best agencies and institutions in the Nordic region, and promote research and innovation of the highest level, in order to make a Nordic contribution towards solving the global climate crisis. Read more in the Top-level Research Initiative information brochure (2010).
International Research Cooperation in the Nordic Countries
A publication from the NORIA-net "The use of bibliometrics in research policy and evaluation activities". The first report of the NORIA-net provides readers with essential information and perspectives on current and future possibilities to reach excellence in Nordic research. It identifies the fields in which the Nordic countries already are strong and in some cases even excellent, and it highlights challenges and possible ways to prevent future problems. Editor: Magnus Gunnarsson, Swedish Research Council (2010).
Bibliometric Research Performance Indicators for the Nordic Countries
A publication from the NORIA-net "The use of bibliometrics in research policy and evaluation activities". This is the second report from this NORIA network. The report provides readers with essential information and perspectives on current and future possibilities to reach excellence in Nordic research. It identifies the fields in which the Nordic countries already are strong and in some cases even excellent, and it highlights challenges and possible ways to prevent future problems. Editor: Jesper W. Schneider, Royal School of Library & Information Science, Danmark (2010).
Effect Studies and Adaptation to Climate Change
The sub-programme «Effect Studies and Adaptation to Climate Change» aims to improve knowledge about the effects of climate change, about the adaptation capacities of society, and about the risks and opportunities that the effects of climate change may bring to the Nordic region. This factsheet describes in brief the goal and the content for this programme.
Interaction between Climate Change and the Cryosphere
The TRI has funded three Nordic Centres of Excellence (NCoE) within the ICCC sub-programme with a total of 96 million NOK. The total budget for this sub programme is 96 million NOK. This is a fact sheet describing this program's goal and main focus.
Adaptation of Arctic Communities to Climate Change Possible themes for cooperation
In this factsheet suitable themes for future Arctic research activities related to the theme of Adaptation of Arctic communities to Climate Change is discussed.
