Registration is open for the first NUSCT conference held in the Faroe Islands in june 2025: "The Role of Universities in Small Scale Societies"

NUSCT History Conference " The Role of Universities in Small Scale Societies"

The University of the Faroe Islands has opened up for registration for the first NUSCT Historical Conference held in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, 2-3 June 2025. Registration deadline to secure pre-booked accommodation is 5th of March 2025! Registration and further information: NUSCT - 62N

The universities in the NUSCT co-operation are all part of small-scale societies, and the theme of the conference is which role universities have in such societies.

Universities in small scale societies have a different role to play in their communities, whether it is local or national, compared to universities in large countries. Many universities in these societies are established with a certain purpose, e.g. to stop out-migration or to preserve local culture and language. Universities can also play a vital role in modernising local communities, and in this effort, universities often have a close connection to political institutions. These purposes can give universities in small scale societies certain challenges. A consequence can be, that there is more focus on education and applied science than in universities in larger societies.

In line with this theme, we welcome presentations on the following topics:

• The role of the university in democracy and political institutions

• The prioritisation of research fields in small scale societies – e.g. society, culture, language, health, basic research or applied research

• Demographic challenges – societal role of universities in terms of migration and gender

• Universities as identity bearers – local, national, and regional

• Transformation of societies – and the universities role in it

DEADLINE:

Conference: Registration will be open until sold out. 

Other Services: Attendees are urged to register and book accommodation by Friday, March 5th, 12:00 a.m., as hotel rooms are selling out. After the deadline, rooms will be subject to availability.

The program, registration and furher information can be found here: NUSCT - 62N

Contact details: NUSCT - 62N

Erling Isholm- ErlingI@setur.fo

Faculty for History and Social SciencesUniversity of the Faroe IslandsJónas Broncksgøta 25, FO-100 Tórshavn

Faroe Islands

https://www.setur.fo

Practical Organizer for the conference is: 62°N +298 34 00 00 / mice@62n.fo