5th Partner Presentation (UFI)

We want to introduce the partners involved in the LostToClimate Research Project. The 5th partner to be presented is The University of the Faroe Islands (#UFI).

🎓 Fróðskaparsetur Føroya (The University of the Faroe Islands), is the nation’s sole higher education institution, located in the capital, Tórshavn. Established in 1965, it plays a central role in Faroese academic life, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across five faculties. 

🧭 Faculty of History and Social Sciences (Søgu- og samfelagsdeildin - SSD) is the faculty responsible for history, social sciences, and law. It is a key academic hub for understanding Faroese society and its place in the world. Their programs emphasise regional governance, sustainability, and community development, making the faculty a natural partner for climate-focused research, which aligns closely with LostToClimate’s interest in cultural resilience, local knowledge systems, and climate-related societal change.

 🎯 Role in LostToClimate

The University of the Faroe Islands plays a key role in the project by contributing local expertise, research capacity, and regional insight into climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in small island communities. The university contributes to understanding non-economic losses—such as cultural heritage, identity, and social cohesion—caused by climate-induced changes in North Atlantic communities.

The Faroese team in LostToClimate consists of Ragnheiður Bogadóttir and Tráin Petursson Nónklett.

 👤 Ragnheiður Bogadóttir is an Associate Professor specialising in sustainability science. With a PhD in Human Ecology from Lund University, her research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of environmental change and long-term sustainability, including environmental justice, blue growth, and community resilience. 

👤 Tráin Petursson Nónklett is a PhD candidate specialising in Faroese environmental and fishing history. With a background in history from both the University of the Faroe Islands and the University of Copenhagen, his research explores the historical relationship between people, nature, and marine resources in the Faroe Islands.