Nord University Secures Major Funding for International Arctic Education A new 3-million NOK international education initiative will launch in January 2025, connecting three universities across Norway, China, and India. That is reported by the High North Center for Business and Governance in a press release.
The End of an Era for Director Frode Mellemvik at the High North Center This month, Frode Mellemvik (70) steps down as Director of the High North Center after 17 years. The search has now begun for someone to take the wheel. His time at the center has offered many opportunities but also demanding developments, says Mellemvik.
"The Backbone of Norwegian Rescue Preparedness Celebrates 50 Years" "The Joint Rescue Coordination Centres in Norway are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary. Few people are aware of the role the two main rescue centres in Bodø and Stavanger play in saving lives and health over a very large area of responsibility", says Odd Jarl Borch and Rune Elvegaard.
Research Millions to Maritime Research in the Arctic The Centre for High North Logistics in Kirkenes, Norway has been granted more than NOK 7 million. The project funds are to be spent on research and development of Arctic maritime logistics and transport solutions in the Barents region.
Nordland: New Export Record, Population Figures Troublesome Figures from Indeks Nordland show that export from Nordland County increased by NOK 28.8 million from 2017 to 2018. Population figures are not encouraging, however, with an increase of a meagre 144 new inhabitants in 2018.
