When Generals Move Gas Cans Away From a Flaming Fire Comment (Oslo): "We cannot protect ourselves against everything," said the Norwegian Chief of Defense, Eirik Kristoffersen, providing a room full of international academics with Arctic expertise a crash course in democracy. "You can give me more power. But I don't want it."
New Project: What Does It Take to Get Students to Stay In the North? Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Students in the North move southward after completing their studies. A new project will now explore what it takes to make the students stay, live and work in the North.
New Project: What Does It Take to Get Students to Stay In the North? Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Students in the North move southward after completing their studies. A new project will now explore what it takes to make the students stay, live and work in the North.
The Evolving Concept of Arctic Exceptionalism: From Isolation to Geopolitical Leverage "Shifts in the region’s climate, along with changing geopolitical dynamics that are increasingly affecting the region, have begun to challenge the notion of Arctic Exceptionalism, with some calling it out as an illusion. To speak plainly, did we all get tricked?" asks High North Center director Andreas Raspotnik, Arctic Intitue director Romain Chuffart and Arctic Institute associate Pavel Devyatkin.
The World of Yesterday: Time for a Joint Nordic Approach to the High North European unity has never been more important than since the end of the Cold War. It is time for the Nordic states to amplify their focus on the High North.
"More Important Than Ever to Discuss the Future of The High North" The High North Dialogue conference is coming up in Bodø at the end of March. "This year’s conference is more important than ever", says the project manager.
Andreas Raspotnik Appointed as New Director for High North Center Raspotnik will take over as director from April 1.
Who Will Be The Next High North Hero? The "High North Hero" award will soon be awarded during the High North Dialogue conference in Bodø, northern Norway. The selection committee assesses a "strong field of candidates" - and explains why this award is important in today's geopolitical landscape.
Why Smart City Dreams May Not Survive The Arctic Op-ed: When Arctic cities try to get smart, they discover that southern solutions don't work in northern conditions.
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.
Searching For A High North Hero Every year, the High North Center for Business and Governance presents the High North Award to honor someone who leaves a positive mark on the North. "The award has helped increase attention to the High North," says Executive Director of Arctic Frontiers and jury leader Anu Fredrikson.
Chasing A High North Hero Every year, the High North Center presents the High North Hero Award to honor someone who leave their trace in the North. “We are looking for someone who can add nuance to the image of the Arctic”, says Arctic Frontiers Director and Jury Chair Anu Fredrikson.
Despite a Generation of Cooperation: “The Door to Russia is Closing” “Education and research is what keeps the door to Russia open now”, says Project Director Salve Dahle of Akvaplan-niva.
Receives Funding for Unique Cooperation with Elite Universities in Russia and China The High North Center at Nord University, Norway has received funding to strengthen education cooperation with Russia and China. “We are building quite unique competence”, says HNC Director Frode Mellemvik.
