Denmark Leading Nordic Research Cooperation
The Danish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2010 will focus on Nordic research cooperation as a model for closer European cooperation in the area of research.
– We have internationally strong research environments in the Nordic countries and a solid tradition for cooperating across borders. This is an asset that we should make use of in strengthening our cooperation about research facilities in a Nordic framework. But also in coordinating Nordic efforts to a higher degree in relation to pan-European research facilities such as CERN and in relation to establishing the ESS in the Øresund Region, says Science Minister Helge Sander.
– The Nordic countries also have a special role to play in the work towards a common European research area. Here we might mention, in particular, the joint Nordic research excellence initiative within climate, environment and energy.
Conference: Promotion of Nordic Higher Education and Research - Classification and Ranking on the Nordic Agenda
How can Nordic strengths within higher education and research be made visible and communicated on a global scale?
This is a question that Denmark wants to bring into focus while holding the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2010. That is why the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation in cooperation with the Ministry of Education are hosting a conference on Thursday the 15th of April 2010 in Copenhagen.
Deadline for registration: 25 March 2010
Calendar – the Danish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2010
Facts on the Danish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2010
During its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2010, Denmark will focus on the Nordic Region as an education and research region, with a particular focus on language, talent and creativity.
The goal is for the Nordic countries' education and research environments to measure up to the best in the world, attracting, educating and retaining talented international students and researchers.
The Sector Programme for Education and Research, launched by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, builds on the Danish Presidency's programme for 2010, "The Nordic Region pointing the way forward".
