Did you know that Nord University has a strong academic community focused on the Arctic and northern regions? They are researching climate change, pollution and tourism among others. Feel free to get in touch.
| Name of researcher | Field of competence |
|---|---|
| Julia Olsen, associate professor | Arctic sea routes, tourism, climate change, environmental issues and climate management, sustainable development of Arctic societies. |
| Hin H. Heemstra, associate professor | Local community development, environment and sustainability, tourism, innovation and management, posthumanism |
| Albina Pashkevich, associate professor | Sápmi tourism development, meaning of entrepreneurship and development of small local communities, local tourism experiences and marketing, internationalization of higher education, research collaboration with Russia |
| Elisabeth Pettersen, senior lecturer | Human Security in Arctic, security policy, democracy and democratic development |
| High North Center | Business and social development in the northern regions. |
| High North News | Updated information of what is happening in the High North |
Safety and preparedness
Nord University also has a strong academic community focused on civil protection within the High North. See our overview here:
- Civil protection - contact our researchers
- Research group GEO-Security: Governance, Geopolitics & Security
- NORD Arctic (Research at Nord University about pressing social and environmental challenges in the Arctic.)
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16.10.2025
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