Region building

The different faces of the region and its constituent parts are reflected in the changing meaning of the ‘Nordic model’ over time

How the development of overseas aid led to the Nordic countries perceiving themselves as humanitarian “great powers”

Listen to a podcast about the landscapes of Estonia and how phases in history have left their mark.

Watch a webinar covering an overview of recent research on Norden within the humanities and social sciences in the Scandinavian languages.

Watch a film about common interests across borders and how the Nordic region compares to other regions.

Approaches to the Arctic reveal wider geopolitical trends as well as the Nordic countries' domestic concerns.

Since the Second World War, the Nordic media have clung on to images of hardy Northern skiiers despite challenges from other countries.

Listen to a podcast about the northeastern region of Estonia and how research can uncover different layers of a landscape.

Meaningful themes from national and world history resurface in modern film and culture.

Watch a film about the significance of winter sports for Nordic identity, and how narratives about the Winter Olympics have reflected and constructed…