Resources

Denmark

More information to come.

Finland

In Finland, prehistoric and medieval human remains recovered during archaeological fieldwork are preserved in the archaeological collections of the Finnish Heritage Agency. Remains of individuals from the historical period — primarily skeletal elements — are deposited in collections when the assemblage is assessed to be of particular research significance.

Greenland

For inquiries regarding human remains in Greenland, please contact the Greenland National Museum at nka@natmus.gl.

Iceland

All human remains in Iceland are preserved at the National Museum of Iceland, except for a medical teaching assemblage, retained at the University of Iceland.

• Archaeology/Bioarchaeology Field School at Hofstaðir, Northern Iceland, run by University of Iceland, Hólar University, and the Cultural Heritage Agency of Iceland.
• University of Iceland, Archaeology programs. There is only one BA level course on human osteology at this time, instructed at the National Museum of Iceland with the University of Iceland. Graduate students can however received credits in this course with increased tasks. Supervised independent projects can also be arranged for credits upon request.

Norway

Human remains in Norway are preserved in institutions/museums with the duty of care and management. Such as the Biological Anthropological Collection at the institute of Basic Medical Science, University of Oslo (Uio), The Museum of Cultural History, Uio, The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, University Museum of Bergen, Museum of Archaeology, University of Stavanger, NTNU University Museum, The Arctic University Museum of Norway, UiT, Cultural and Natural History Museum of Svalbard.

• The National Committee for Research Ethics on Human Remains (Human Remains Committee) is an independent and advisory body of The National Research Ethics Committees (FEK) in Norway. The Human Remains Committee provides guidance and advice to researchers, specialists, institutions and authorities on ethical issues related to research on human remains. Guidelines for Ethical Research on Human Remains.
• For research on Sámi human remains a permit is required from the responsible institution, consultation with and consent from the Sámi Parliament.

Sweden

More information to come.