The main objective of the four year project (January 2013 - December 2016) "Learning spaces for inclusion and social justice: Success stories from immigrant students and school communities in four Nordic countries" is to draw lessons from success stories of individual immigrant students and whole school communities at different levels that have succeeded in developing learning contexts that are equitable and socially just. In the project, students´ success is defined as social as well as academic success.
Elderly immigrants in the Nordics are at higher risk of health problems, yet the welfare systems have limited experience in supporting this group. The HEALTHCOM project explores how physical activity can promote both health and integration.
Deconstructing agro-waste derived from mushroom production as if it was Lego and using microbes to rebuild the pieces into something entirely new. This is the focus of a NordForsk-funded research project that seeks to tackle climate changes through Nordic collaboration.
If you are a young refugee living in the Nordic countries, the chances are high that you have poorer physical and mental health, lower education and are more unemployed than the majority population
The Nordic countries are each dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in their own ways, but each government enjoys a great deal of public trust in its decisions. Nevertheless, the pandemic gives rise to a number of ethical issues
The new INFLUX project aims to study the key areas of governance structures and reception facilities, social and educational support for refugee children and families, and integrational labor market outcomes.
The Nordic countries need to strengthen their preparedness for future pandemics. When encountering a new viral or pandemic disease, new knowledge should be derived from cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary research, and possible long-term health consequences need to be considered already in the acute phase.
Hate speech and actions break down social cohesion, increase tensions between groups and create enemy images. Researchers suggest how the Nordic countries can avoid further polarisation.
