SDWG Seminar

Seminar Objectives

The primary objective of this seminar is to explore the expertise among Dutch researchers that aligns with the work and projects of the Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) of the Arctic Council. Additionally, we aim to identify which of these researchers might be interested in becoming more actively involved in SDWG-related research.

Strengthening Collaborations

Furthermore, we seek to build stronger relationships between Dutch polar researchers from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines. In the Netherlands, the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines is significantly stronger and larger than that of the SSH disciplines. We have observed that the substantial funding scheme of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) for Antarctic research has strengthened the Dutch polar SSH community, but we are aware that after the PT-REPAIR project it will be difficult to keep this expertise in the Netherlands.

Future Contributions

By fostering stronger alliances between Dutch polar SSH researchers, we hope to enhance our collective contribution to future research calls.

Venue

Norman Building, Lutke Nieuwstraat 5 in Groningen

About 10 minutes walk from Groningen trainstation.

It's possible to safely stall your bike. If you come by car, please contact Annette Scheepstra

More information about the program will follow soon.