O N ONS OF THE FUTURE: N FOCUS I NSTITUTE OF HEALTH & NATURE IS AN INSPIRING AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT, WHERE KNOWLEDGE and research within health and natural science meet to create solutions for future challenges. We offer programs that are tailored to address the needs of society - including the nursing program and biology program - and our research is directed to creating understanding for the complex contexts between human beings, nature and health. Our institute is comprised of a dedicated team of researchers, educators and clinical experts, both from Greenland and internationally, which provides us with a unique starting point to develop knowledge that is both local and global in perspective. We work intensively to strengthen our research profile so that we can offer programs comprised of the newest research - and to ensure that our students receive the best prerequisites to contribute to Greenlandic society. Our research covers a broad spectrum of topics. In healthcare we, for example, do research into public health, prevention of disease and nursing - with a special focus on the challenges that Greenland faces. We also examine the cultural and social factors that can affect health and well-being in our society, and we work on developing solutions that can strengthen the healthcare sector and improve the quality of life for the public. Within the natural sciences, we explore the fascinating aspects of biology and ecology - with a special focus on the unique natural circumstances in Greenland. We conduct research into eco-system, biodiversity and the impact that climate change has on nature - locally and globally. The purpose of our research is to create an understanding as to how we can best preserve and utilize natural resources in a sustainable way, while also taking responsibility for the well-being of future generations. We are actively working to create strong partnerships and research groups across our field - which provides us with the option of creating deep and interdisciplinary research projects that are both relevant and groundbreaking. Our projects span from studies into the biological aspects of Greenland's unique wildlife to the healthcare challenges that exist in the Arctic. Institute of Health & Nature is dedicated to creating knowledge that is not solely academic, but which also has practical value for the development of Greenland and Arctic communities. We are proud to educate future healthcare professionals and biologists, who will partake in shaping the future and taking responsibility for the challenges we face in a more connected and climate conscious society. www.uni.gl 55
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