معرفی
Steven Arnfjord is a Visiting Researcher at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business, affiliated with the Centre for Arctic Studies. He concurrently holds an Associate Professorship and serves as head of a research centre at the University of Greenland since 2017. His work focuses on Greenland's welfare society, social policy, poverty, gender, disability, volunteer social work, and homelessness under Arctic conditions. He co-leads the Ilisimatusarfik Centre for Arctic Welfare with Dr. Tenna Jensen, emphasizing methodologies to combat homelessness and enhance societal inclusion. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education, poverty reduction, and sustainable communities.
Education:
- PhD in Arctic Societies (2011–2014)
- Master of Social Science (1997–2003)
Research Interests: Steven explores the sociological history of Greenland's welfare system, social policies in Arctic contexts, and professional networks in social work. His work bridges academic research with practical policy development, engaging with governmental and community stakeholders to address systemic challenges.
Professional Roles:
- Teaches and supervises BA, MA, and PhD projects at Roskilde University
- Member of professional councils advising on social policy
Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Arctic Welfare, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to Arctic welfare challenges.
