NordForsk, in partnership with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in Canada, is launching a Knowledge Synthesis Grants call to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on the changing nature of security and conflict.
It is difficult to sell salmon in the chiller cabinet if it tastes and smells bad. Unwanted bacteria in the farming ponds cause bad odour, but now researchers are coming up with possible solutions.
The Faroe Islands’ recent membership of NordForsk’s board marked an important step on the way to a greater role in Nordic research co-operation. According to various groups, the Faroe Islands has a significant contribution to make in the areas of oceans and fishing, health and the Arctic.
Research shows that vulnerable citizens are excluded from the digitalisation process. A major problem is the lack of the involvement of citizens in the development of future public digital services. In a project funded by NordForsk, researchers want to carry out what they call an intervention in Nordic public libraries for the benefit of both service developers and vulnerable citizens.
Increased extreme weather in the Nordic countries will increase the risk of weather-related crises. Therefore, Fire and Rescue Services should receive specialised training to deal with longer and more violent natural events, according to Nordic researchers.
Based on an initiative from the deans of the Nordic medical schools, the Joint Committee of the Nordic Medical Research Councils (NOS-M) has decided to fund a Nordic online course for medical students in personalised medicine.
