Senior Research Fellow with an urban focus

Join Nordregio – A leading Nordic research institute Nordregio is currently seeking one or two Senior Research Fellows fluent in both a Nordic language and English to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful...

Are we ready for a more diverse care sector in the future?

Gender imbalance in nursing has significant social, cultural and economic implications. Nursing remains a female profession, which not only limits workforce diversity – but also perpetuates gender norms. Encouraging more men to enter and...

Strategies to address Nordic rural labour shortage

This report explores strategies to alleviate rural labour shortages across Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Åland. It includes an overview of trends driving rural labour shortages, country-specific national outlooks, and a...

Hedda Thomson Ek

Hedda has an academic background in environmental science and policy, within both research and communication for sustainable regional development. She has contributed to research on nature-based solutions in urban landscapes, as well as...

Thomas Niedomysl

Thomas has a background as a researcher in regional development, with expertise in population dynamics and other key issues. He has practical experience addressing local and regional development challenges, combining academic insights with applied...

Integration through innovation: Digital inclusion of immigrant women in the Nordic countries 

In today’s digital age, access to technology and digital literacy is critical for full societal participation. Digital proficiency is crucial for both social and economic integration, for tasks like job searching, enrolling in educational...

Daniel Busk

I hold a bachelor’s degree in economics from Uppsala University, and am now pursuing a master’s in human rights, also in Uppsala. I am passionate about the development of countries and the interaction between countries and regions, which is...

Evaluation of Indicators for the Social and Civic Integration of Migrants

Migrants’ integration into host societies is a complex process involving economic, social, and civic dimensions. Economic integration means migrants achieve similar labor market outcomes as natives. Social integration involves participation in...