On Tuesday 12 October 2021, from 13:00 to 14:15, the University of Akureyri will host the Nansen Professorship Seminar- GlobalArctic Project.
It will be possible to attend the event in person (University of Akureyri, Room M101) or to stream it online.
Programme
- Eyjólfur Guðmundsson, Rector of the University of Akureyri
Opening - Aud Lise Norheim, Ambassador of Norway: Iceland
Introduction on Norway/Iceland research collaboration - Gunnar Rekvig, Nansen professor at the University of Akureyri
On the Nansen professorship and the importance of collaboration in research between Norway and Iceland.
Introduction to the symposium- How small states navigate great powers- that will be held in November in Akureyri, Oslo, Tromsö and Alta.
Introduction of the book GlobalArctic that is being published. - Matthias Finger, professor emeritus, EPFL, Switzerland.
The GlobalArctic Project book