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… Read More »Medieval laws were anything but democratic
Since the war in Ukraine broke out, 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have been granted temporary residence in the Nordics. What will happen to them when there is peace in Ukraine? The Yemelianenko family had to flee for their lives and now… Read More »Ukrainian family: “If Norway sends us home, we’ll be refugees again”
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. Within the over-60 population… Read More »Physical activity and trust are keys to better health for elderly immigrants
A research project examines how popular culture reflects views of religion and the church in the secularised Nordic region. A notable aspect is that the role of churches and priests are seen as cultural, emotional and moral rather than religious.… Read More »What does popular culture tell us about the Nordic relation to religion?
Young people who have been in out-of-home care during their upbringing are often characterised by a fragile sense of home which can reinforce their risk of homelessness, indicates early findings of NordForsk-funded research project. Young adults who grew up in… Read More »Nordic researchers study risk of youth homelessness from a life course perspective
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. Early in the morning of 24 February… Read More »Ukrainian refugees in the Nordics: Are the open arms starting to close?
The past is used politically. Both as an ideal and a scare tactic. A new Nordic research project will examine how the past is utilised in current political campaigns. This year, half of the world’s population will go to the… Read More »How is the past used in political campaigns? Nordic researchers investigate politicians’ strategic use of history
Vikings are an integral part of Nordic cultural heritage. Commonly portrayed as proud and free warriors. A new research project aims to add nuance to this depiction. The warrior has the most emblematic role of the entire Viking era. If… Read More »The viking warrior – more than a warrior
On May 10 and 11, the Faculty of Management and Business at Tampere University hosted the first of a series of exploratory workshops funded by The Joint Committee for Nordic Research Councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) –… Read More »Unpacking emerging hybrid arrangements in Nordic higher education – Discussions on hybridity of universities
In these projects, there’s a large proportion of young women researchers and the content of the projects ranges widely from political communication, Viking warriors, old law books, and older migrant groups to research on refugees from Ukraine. Published: 01.06.2023 Petri Karonen… Read More »Seven new projects receive funding under NOS-HS Project Grants