Social robots can be a great help to us. Especially if they are polite and have enthusiastic voices. This is according to new Nordic research, which also points to several dilemmas.
NordForsk awards funding to networks focusing on indigenous peoples in the Nordic region. The overall goal is to contribute to the sustainable and ethically sound development of communities and areas where indigenous peoples have interests.
199 projects have applied for funding in the first round of NordForsk's Arctic call. 36 of them, representing 18 per cent of the applications, have now been invited to the second round. The application portal is open and ready to receive the new applications.
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.
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.
