NUSCT Conference 2025
NUSCT Conference 2025: The Role of Universities in Small Scale Societies
The University of the Faroe Islands is pleased to invite you to the NUSCT History Conference 2025, taking place on June 2-3 at the Faculty of History and Social Sciences, J. Broncksgøta 25, Tórshavn.
Universities in small-scale societies play unique and essential roles in their communities—whether at the local or national level.
Unlike their counterparts in larger countries, many of these universities were founded with distinct purposes, such as mitigating out-migration, preserving local culture and language, or modernizing society. Their close connections to political institutions often shape their research priorities and educational focus, sometimes leading to an emphasis on applied science over fundamental research.
This conference will explore the diverse and evolving roles of universities in small-scale societies. We welcome contributions on topics including, but not limited to:
- Universities and Democracy – Their role in governance and political institutions
- Research Priorities – How small-scale societies navigate choices between cultural studies, language, health, basic research, and applied sciences
- Demographic Challenges – Universities' impact on migration patterns and gender balance in society
- Universities as Identity Bearers – Their role in shaping local, national, and regional identities
- Transforming Societies – How universities drive and adapt to societal change
Join us in Tórshavn for insightful discussions on how universities in small-scale societies can shape the future.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Programme and registration https://www.62n.fo/en/nusct/