the vision for 2015
Nordic Research Network 2015 will be a two-day multidisciplinary conference for postgraduates and early-career researchers to present research related to the Nordic region.
Three conferences have been organised by Nordic Research Network members since its establishment. The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is home to the only university department in Scotland to teach all three main Scandinavian languages, and also has a significant research output, with a nascent Centre for Nordic Research. It is host to a number of postgraduate students working on wide variety of projects.
Given the increasing focus in Scotland on our Nordic neighbours, the theme of the conference will be the future for Nordic research. The conference keynote speaker will address delegates on their own specialism, and current issues in Nordic research. The speaker will also reflect on the development necessary for postgraduates and early-career researchers to progress into full time academia.
The conference will enable a range of speakers from within the University of Edinburgh and from elsewhere in the British Isles to present their research in a supportive setting with like-minded peers. The organising committee strongly encourage the participation of all involved in Nordic research in Edinburgh, with a particular emphasis placed on encouraging attendance by prospective graduate students.
The conference will examine the future prospects for multidisciplinary Nordic research, with the input of a panel representing the Nordic research spectrum, and the full involvement of delegates. The development of shared online resources for Nordic researchers and other future avenues and forums of dissemination will also be discussed.
Importantly, the conference will also create an opportunity for early-career researchers to network, particularly during the organised reception and dinner. The intention is for this to lead to future collaborations within the University, Scotland, or elsewhere in the British Isles.
The emerging Centre for Nordic Research will play a key role in the facilitation and dissemination of the conference. The organising committee are examining the possibility of publishing conference proceedings.
Three conferences have been organised by Nordic Research Network members since its establishment. The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is home to the only university department in Scotland to teach all three main Scandinavian languages, and also has a significant research output, with a nascent Centre for Nordic Research. It is host to a number of postgraduate students working on wide variety of projects.
Given the increasing focus in Scotland on our Nordic neighbours, the theme of the conference will be the future for Nordic research. The conference keynote speaker will address delegates on their own specialism, and current issues in Nordic research. The speaker will also reflect on the development necessary for postgraduates and early-career researchers to progress into full time academia.
The conference will enable a range of speakers from within the University of Edinburgh and from elsewhere in the British Isles to present their research in a supportive setting with like-minded peers. The organising committee strongly encourage the participation of all involved in Nordic research in Edinburgh, with a particular emphasis placed on encouraging attendance by prospective graduate students.
The conference will examine the future prospects for multidisciplinary Nordic research, with the input of a panel representing the Nordic research spectrum, and the full involvement of delegates. The development of shared online resources for Nordic researchers and other future avenues and forums of dissemination will also be discussed.
Importantly, the conference will also create an opportunity for early-career researchers to network, particularly during the organised reception and dinner. The intention is for this to lead to future collaborations within the University, Scotland, or elsewhere in the British Isles.
The emerging Centre for Nordic Research will play a key role in the facilitation and dissemination of the conference. The organising committee are examining the possibility of publishing conference proceedings.
