S S & JOURNALISM: IN THE ARCTIC I NSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS & JOURNALISM IS A DYNAMIC UNIT WITH 4 SPECIALIZED DEPARTMENTS: • Department of Social Science & Economics • • • Department of Journalism Department of Law Department of Social Work With full-time employees and researchers affiliated in various ways, we shape the framework for educations and research alike. Our institute consists of both local and international experts, which ensures a diversity of perspectives. We work purposefully to strengthen our research profile and to ensure our programs are anchored in research. As part of our strategic effort, we establish research-groups to create synergy and focus across different fields - this ensures that our research is consistent and focused. On the social field, we do research related to social resilience, poverty, homelessness and deprivation of liberty - but we also see a growing need to expand the research within social politics, especially regarding children and youth. Within the field of social science, we do research on Greenland's political parties, the political development and the Greenlandic media landscape. The Danish Realm and geopolitical questions are also central fields of research. We dive into Greenland's international relations, especially the relations to the EU and the US - and globally in general - along with the development of increased independence. This political development has created an increased demand for research regarding different aspects of democracy in Greenland, which we are currently uncovering. Within the field of economics, we do research in economic history, the economies of island communities, entrepreneurship and management in Greenlandic businesses. Natural ressources such as oil, gas and minerals have been the focal point in a number of research projects, but there are still unexplored fields, including fishery and tourism that we wish to explore going forward. Despite law as a research field being under-explored, we expect to increase our focus on the Greenlandic judicial system and Greenland's role in international law. This will contribute to a better understanding of Greenland's judicial status and development on the international stage. Institute of Social Science, Economics & Journalism is dedicated to create knowledge, which can shape a future Greenland and give a deeper insight into the many aspects that shape our society and our world. www.uni.gl 37
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