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Higher Education
University of the Faroe Islands
The University of the Faroe Islands conducts research in several fields. The university collaborates closely with other research institutions and with private companies in the Faroe Islands. The university also collaborates with several universities in neighbouring countries.
The university has five faculties.
The Faculty of Faroese Language and Literature offers Bacherlor´s and Master´s programmes and conducts research in Faroese language and literature.
The Faculty of Education offers degrees and professional qualifications for school teachers and social educators.
The Faculty of History and Social Sciences offers degree programmes and conducts research in cooperation institutions abroad and undertakes research in several areas.
The Faculty of Science and Technology offers Bachelor degrees in several fields and conducts research in the fields of Biology, Energy Engineering, Software Engineering, and Geospatial Data.
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes and conducts research in Nursing and Public Health.
Health and Genetics
The Health Research Unit
Research activities in the fields of health and genetics which were previously carried out at the Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health, the National Hospital of the Faroe Islands, and the Genetic Biobank have now been gathered in the Health Research Unit in the Faroese Hospital Service.
The Health Research Unit was established in 2023. The mission is to bring together all health research in one place and secure that the research activities are well organised and complies with all adopted good practices for research.
The Health Research Unit works closely with the Faculty of Health at the University of the Faroe Islands.
Marine Biology
Faroe Marine Research Institute
The Faroe Marine Research Institute is a governmental institute which conducts various marine research and provides the Government of the Faroe Islands with scientific advice based on its research on marine resources and environment.
The institute has a very advanced research vessel, Jákup Sverri, equipped for research on marine environment and fish stocks as well as seismic surveys.
Firum
Firum is an independent company providing services for the aquaculture industry.
Firum conducts quality research that aims to build internationally recognized knowledge for sustainable aquaculture, designed to benefit the aquaculture industry and the Faroese economy.
Earth and Environment
Faroese Geological Survey
Faroese Geological Survey is an institution under the Ministry of Environment, Industry and Trade.
The purpose of Jarðfeingi is to administer, conduct research, consult and teach about oil, energy and geological nature values.
Faroese Geological Survey is responsible for all administrative tasks related to hydrocarbon exploration and production activities in the Faroe Islands.
Faroese Environment Agency
The Faroese Environment Agency is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Environment.
The agency conducts research on pollution in animals, humans, nature and urban areas. The institute maintains an environmental specimen bank with various biological items.
Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority
Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority is a governmental supervision and knowledge institute which carries out statutory control and laboratory checks within the food and veterinary fields and undertakes research and development in connection with these tasks.
Agricultural Agency
The Agricultural Agency is a governmental body handling the administration of public land tenancy, agricultural research and development, administration of public grants for the farming community, as well as various other issues related to the agricultural policy of the government.
Archeology and History
Faroe Islands National Museum
Faroe Islands National Museum collects, catalogues, preserves and conducts research in archaeological and cultural heritage of the Faroe Islands.
National Archives
The National Archives collects and preserves documents of historical value or of administrative and legal importance for citizens and authorities and conducts research in administrative and political history.
Industry
Research Park INOVA
Research Park iNOVA is a facility located in Tórshavn where private enterprises and public institutions can access state-of-the-art laboratories, instruments, offices and an event location.
Blue Resource
Blue Resource - Sjókovin - is a private, independent, not-for-profit research centre.The vision of Blue Resource is to foster sustainable development and innovation in fisheries and aquaculture.
Blue Resource has a team of experienced researchers with strong competences in socio-economic impact assessments, resource management, risk assessments, value chain and market analysis, policy and governance analysis.
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Act on Research, Development and Innovation
The Act on Research, Development and Innovation became valid on January 1st, 2021.
The Act on Research, Development and Innovation merges research, development and innovation by setting up a new Research Council covering all areas.
The Research Council administers all government grants and provides clear and complete guidance to applicants about their opportunities. It provides valuable strategic consultancy to the government and the industry and aims to clarify the country’s role in international collaborations in the fields of research, development, and innovation.
Council for Research, Development and Innovation
The Council for Research, Development and Innovation provides the government with strategic consultancy on research, development and innovation.
The Council has 7 members appointed by the Minister of Research.
The Council delivers an annual report with recommendations for research, development and innovation policy.
