Researchers have concluded that the Nordic countries have no joint plans to strengthen vaccine preparedness, and that, in this context, Norway is a vulnerable country.
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.
A new documentary examines what happens when there are more forest fires in Sweden, storms in the Faroe Islands, landslides in Norway and sea level rise in Denmark. NordForsk participated in the opening night of the documentary film festival CPH:DOX.
Nordic research shows that there were no negative risks associated with pregnant women receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. On the contrary, there were benefits for both the pregnant woman and the unborn child.
The Research Council of Norway, Research Council of Estonia and NordForsk have decided to provide additional funding for NordForsk's call on antagonistic threats. This increases the number of funded projects from seven to eight.
The Nordic-Baltic region, home to some of the world’s most stable liberal democracies, no longer represents a safe haven for those fleeing authoritarian repression.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the Nordic region to seek closer ties with each other and with NATO. But we also face major challenges, according to a security policy expert.
