From 2–8 August 2025, the Secure Societies Research Group hosted the second edition of the GLOBSEC Summer School, welcoming ten students from Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and ten UiT students for a week of intensive learning and cross-cultural exchange.
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25.06.2025:
Societal Security Conference 2025 Funded by the Norwegian Research Council
We are proud to announce that the UiT Societal Security Conference 2025 has been awarded funding from the Norwegian Research Council. This recognition will enable us to deliver a high-impact, two-day event in Tromsø on November 4–5, 2025, under the timely and critical theme:
“The Responsibility to (Self)Protect?”
19.06.2025:
Secure Societies at NATO Arctic Resilience Exercise
The Secure Societies research group was invited to contribute to the NATO-led Tabletop Exercise Coherent Resilience 2025 Arctic (CORE 25-A), held on 17–18 June 2025 in a hybrid format.
04.06.2025:
Taiwan Fellowship Fieldwork, and New Research Horizons in Asia
We’re pleased to share that our group member, Dr. Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, has recently completed the prestigious Taiwan Fellowship, spending three months as a Visiting Scholar at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) in Taipei.
01.04.2025:
New Publication: Resilient Societies in the Era of Disinformation
We’re excited to share our colleague’s new paper, Combatting Disinformation – How Do We Create Resilient Societies? Literature Review and Analytical Framework, which takes a fresh look at the challenges of disinformation in highly digitized democracies.
03.03.2025:
New Publication: Cracking the Code of Interorganizational Coordination in Emergencies
We're excited to announce a new publication by our research group members, Maria Sydnes, and Are K. Sydnes, who, along with Morten Kjeve, have tackled one of the most enduring puzzles in emergency management: inter-organizational coordination (IOC).
19.02.2025:
Celebrating Excellence: Masoud Awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that our colleague, Masoud, has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship for his groundbreaking project, "A Framework for Modelling and Optimising the Resilience of the Integrated Natural Gas Production and Transmission Network System" (RESILIENTGAS).
01.02.2025:
Upcoming Book Publication: A Time of Disastrous Anticipations
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of A Time of Disastrous Anticipations: Essays on Life in the Shadow of Catastrophe, edited by two members of our research group, Reidar Staupe and Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz.
Upcoming Book Publication: A Time of Disastrous Anticipations
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of A Time of Disastrous Anticipations: Essays on Life in the Shadow of Catastrophe, edited by two members of our research group, Reidar Staupe and Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz.
This compelling volume highlights the role of anticipation in shaping societal narratives and explores strategies for redefining responses to catastrophic imaginaries. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical examples, the book reveals that catastrophe is not so much a matter out of place, but primarily a matter out of time.
This publication truly showcases the versatile expertise within our group, featuring chapters by other members, including Leikny Bakke Lie, Miriam Matejova, and Barbara Schabowska. Their contributions cover a diverse range of topics, from natural hazards and disinformation to the mental health crisis, reflecting the breadth and depth of our research endeavors.
For those interested in learning more about the book, please visit: Routledge - A Time of Disastrous Anticipations.
We look forward to the impact this publication will have on the field and invite you to explore its insights.
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23.01.2025:
NoCoU Kickoff Meeting
On January 23, 2025, representatives from our team, Ingeborg Skjelmo and Are Sydnes, attended the NoCoU kick-off meeting in Oslo. The gathering was marked by a spirit of creativity, inclusivity, and openness, setting a positive tone for the collaborative efforts ahead.
NoCoU Kickoff Meeting
On January 23, 2025, representatives from our team, Ingeborg Skjelmo and Are Sydnes, attended the NoCoU kick-off meeting in Oslo. The gathering was marked by a spirit of creativity, inclusivity, and openness, setting a positive tone for the collaborative efforts ahead.
The meeting featured a series of lightning talks where partners presented their European, national, and self-funded projects. This format facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights, highlighting the diverse expertise and innovative approaches within the network. Following the presentations, participants engaged in a brainstorming session focused on individual contributions and activities planned for the near future.
We are particularly excited about our role as the coordinating institution for Work Package 2 in this project. This position allows us to significantly influence activities at both the national level and within the regional nodes of the network. It is a great responsibility, but also a remarkable opportunity for our research group to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of civil security in society.
We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to enhance our research impact and foster stronger collaborations across the network. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey.
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