Areas

Education
Engagement with local communities, indigenous and minority populations for better understanding of nordic educational features.

Energy
Possibilities and barriers for sustainable renewable energy for both reduced climate change and a strengthened circular economy.

Health
Global warming of the Arctic affects health and well being of people living in the Arctic region.

Mining
Mining and exploration in the Arctic provide both opportunities and challenges.

Regional development
The regions of the Arctic Five universities are critical to the status of European Arctic, its reputation, promotion and marketability.

Indigenous issues
The main focus of this thematic area is preparing for the establishment of a cross-border PhD school in Sami and Indigenous studies.