Nordic Week 2015 will be held in Rovaniemi on 2–6 November. Some of the events of the week will take place at the University and they are open for everybody interested.
The purpose of the week is to highlight the role of the Nordic countries as a part of the Arctic region, as well as to promote relationships between the Nordic countries. The week is organised by the Honorary Consuls of the Nordic Countries in Rovaniemi, Rovalan Setlementti, Arctic Centre, Pohjola-Norden, Lapland Chamber of Commerce, and Rovaniemi Tourism and Marketing Ltd.
Panel Discussion: Northern Countries as a part of the Arctic
Friday 6 November, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Venue: lecture hall 2, Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
Ambassadors of the Nordic countries to Finland discuss the role of the Nordic countries as a part of the Arctic region. Participants of the panel discussion are Ambassador Anders Lidén (Sweden), Ambassador Jette Nordam (Denmark), Ambassador Åge B. Grutle (Norway) and Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir (Iceland). The discussion is conducted by Professor Raimo Väyrynen, Chair of the Board of the University of Lapland.
Further information:
Outi Snellman
Director of International AffairsLapin yliopisto
Tel. +358 40 501 0209
Alternative Norden
Monday 2 November, from 12:15 on
Venue: Castrén hall (lecture hall 11), Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
An information event in Finnish and Swedish, theme "The study and working opportunities in the Nordic countries".
Pre-registration is required by 29 October.
In Finnish
In Swedish
Nature photographer Kirsi MacKenzie: Nordiska landskap
Monday 2 November, from 4:30 pm on
Venue: Castrén hall (lecture hall 11), Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
Nature photographer Kirsi MacKenzie tells about her work. The language of the event is Finnish.
Further information about photographer Kirsi MacKenzie
ULapland/Communication/SV