SOCIAL SCIENCES

The research group will address topics related to the circumpolar Arctic region.

The region is warming four times faster than the rest of the world and is experiencing dramatic changes in socio-economic, ecological and political conditions. To understand these processes, we will access the contemporary theoretical and methodological directions in Arctic research and explore its relevance for our joint and individual research interests.

The multidisciplinary research group URBinN has a thematic focus on urbanization, urban and regional planning and sustainable development of small and medium sized urbanities in a global perspective with an initial focus on Nordic remote areas. The motive for this interest is the somewhat under-researched area of social, spatial, historical and economic processes related to the origin, functioning and planning of smaller urbanities in general.

The research group in social work explores issues within the subject of social work understood both as an academic discipline and practical professional practice.

The group offers interdisciplinary expertise from sociology, philosophy, political science, social work, health sociology, multiculturalism and qualitative/quantitative methods.

Man has always been driven by a longing to understand the contemporary world and his/ her role in it. Research offers a variety of theories to explain human relationships, identity, culture and how we create meaning in a changing world.

The interdisciplinary Nord Research Group in Visualisation is specialised in communication through visual and accessible media

There is a global boom in visual technology development which is revolutionising the production of movies, games, mobile apps and more. It concerns creative ways to communicate and interact with a wider audience in a range of areas – science communication, public awareness, complex information, cultural heritage, regional attractiveness, urban development, education, gamification and entertainment to name a few.

The research group in learning and technology works to increase involvement in Nord University's teacher training both nationally and internationally.

Higher education plays an increasingly important role for economic growth, innovation and sustainable development. In the labor market, digital competence will be increasingly in demand in line with increasing technology and global competition.

The interdisciplinary research group Knowledge, management and organization in a Nordic context has expertise in organizational sociology, organizational psychology and leadership.

Working life is constantly changing. In addition to an increase in knowledge-intensive occupations, one can see that the Nordic countries are undergoing a transformation where the "gig economy" is challenging the Nordic model in increased number of sectors.

The interdisciplinary research group Knowledge, organization and society has expertise in sociology, political science and economics

The research group for gender, ethnicity, and equality (KEL) is an interdisciplinary, active, and curiosity driven research group. Among our research interests you will find migration studies, Sami and indigenous studies, feminist epistemologies, management and leadership studies, intersectionality, and equality politics.

The research group for journalism and new media is an active and broad research group. Our research interests include journalistic practice, local journalism, games and social media.

Journalism represents an important social institution in a democratic society. Journalism is nevertheless influenced by external framework conditions, both national and international. New technologies, the spread of new media, changing usage habits and new business models mean that journalism undergoes constant changes and the public conversations in society take place in constantly new arenas.