Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat. That's why NordForsk is awarding funding for network projects to encourage young researchers to focus antibiotic resistance research at the Nordic level.
The green transition should not only contribute to a sustainable future. It must also be conducted in a democratic and just manner. A new research project will explore how Indigenous peoples and local communities can best be included in the green transition.
In the Middle Ages, the Nordic countries introduced national laws to unite the people and ensure peace. But they were the result of a centralisation of power, as the king was above the law, says the researcher behind a new Nordic study that compares Nordic laws.
In a new report, researchers present six recommendations to optimise the use of the concept of ‘Nordic added value’ across Nordic institutions. The recommendations focus on creating greater cohesion, promoting long-term value and strengthening Nordic identity.
Nordic co-operation was formalised through the Nordic Council in 1952. However, the idea of a shared Nordic culture and identity has deep roots, particularly in the so-called Scandinavianism, which had its heyday in the eighteen hundreds.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland have welcomed many Ukrainian refugees since Russia invaded the country two and a half years ago. But as the war drags on, governments are starting to change course.
Traditionally, family laws have centered on the institution of marriage between a man and a woman. However, in the 21st century there is a multitude of family forms that the current family laws are not designed for, so reforms are urgently needed.
