A symposium is organized in November, 4-5 2014, in Rovaniemi, Finland to celebrate the establishment of the new academic journal, Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics.
Call for papers
The establishment of Barents Studies is part of a growing international interest in the Arctic. Today the Arctic is again at the heart of international interest mostly because of its abundant natural resources. It is important to provide research-based information about the region and its development to various stakeholders both within and outside the region. Barents Studies is the result of current regional research cooperation in the Barents Region. There is a strong basis for education and research in the Barents Region thanks to many universities, colleges and other educational institutes. There are many fora and publications dedicated to the region that provide general information about the region, such as Barentsinfo, BarentsObserver, BarentSaga and Barents Mediasphere, but fewer avenues for the publication of research-based knowledge about the region and its development. Barents Studies aims to fill this gap.The establishment of this journal has been made possible thanks to the funding of a two-year project by the EU Kolarctic ENPI CBC Programme.
The aim of this symposium is to advance collaboration among senior and younger scholars; to network with new potential contributors; and to discuss with various stakeholders about the state of knowledge and research concerning the Barents Region. The symposium invites presentations by doctoral students and senior scholars as well as interested stakeholders. The event will be held in the Arktikum House.
Programme draft
4.11. Tuesday
9–10.30 Barents studies: past, present and future
10.30–10.45 Coffee break
10.45–12.00 Presentations of new projects from the region
12–13 Lunch
13–16 Young Barents researchers’ forum (including coffee break)
19.00 Dinner
5.11. Wednesday
9–12 Joint editorial board and steering group meeting
12–13 Lunch
Proposals
Please send your abstract (250-words) with your name, title, affiliation and contact information by September 15, 2014 to the symposium organizer by email (monica.tennberg@ulapland.fi).
The accepted papers and programme will be announced by the end of September 2014.
Registration
Please register your participation to symposium organizer by October 15, 2014 by email. Let us know if you have any wishes about the diet.
Travel and accommodation
The participants are expected to organize their own travel and cover their travel expenses. For doctoral students some modest travel support is available.
More information
Symposium organizer, research professor Monica Tennberg, research professor, Northern political economy/Sustainable development, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland (monica.tennberg@ulapland.fi).