The stereotype of the Viking as a symbol for freedom is strong in popular culture. But a new international survey shows that many have a more nuanced idea of the Viking age than the stereotypes suggest.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) and NordForsk have signed a framework agreement to fund Nordic research co-operation over the period 2026–2030. The agreement will strengthen the scope of open, competitive calls across the Nordic region.
A newly granted Nordic research school will strengthen collaboration among Nordic universities and enhance the quality of innovation and entrepreneurship research.
A large-scale Nordic collaboration has developed the research on personalised pharmaceuticals and led to researcher training and mobility, new patient-oriented products, new technologies and startups.
Rapid change, repeated crises and superpowers trying to reinstate imperialistic reasoning leave many feeling nostalgic. The past is a viral political tool, according to Manuel Menke, a researcher analysing the political use of the past in the Nordics.
The Nordic call for exploratory networks within humanities and social sciences (NOS-HS) is opened. The intention is to fund 22 networks through this initiative.
NordForsk will announce funding for Nordic exploratory research networks. Launching in January 2026, this initiative supports the development of co-operation between early-career researchers in humanities and social sciences.
