Arctic Hub reveals the judges for Paasisavut

August 26, 2026 | Written by Arctic Hub

A former winner, a world-renowned geologist, and an actor. Meet the jury panel for Paasisavut 2026.

When Arctic Hub hosts Paasisavut this November, it will be with a strong jury panel. The major event, where researchers compete to communicate their knowledge to the public, will be broadcast live on KNR, and three well-known faces will be seated behind the judges’ table.

Experienced judge returns

One of them is the world-renowned geologist Minik Rosing. This is the third time the experienced researcher and science communicator has served as a judge for Paasisavut, making him more than qualified to know what it takes to bring research beyond the academic stage and into the public sphere.

That is precisely the challenge facing this year’s five finalists, who will each have just five minutes to explain their PhD project in a way that everyone can understand.

The finalists are not allowed to use PowerPoint presentations or complex technical terminology when they take the stage. Instead, they must rely solely on their communication skills to bring their research to life and make it accessible to the audience. Once all five finalists have presented, the jury panel faces the difficult task of selecting a winner.

From winner to judge

One of the Paasisavut finalists whom Minik Rosing previously helped crown as a winner is Nick Duelund. In 2023, he impressed both the judges and viewers with a highly personal presentation of his PhD project on vision problems among children. Now he returns to the competition, this time on the other side of the judges’ table.

“I’m really excited to be a judge! I think Paasisavut is a fantastic format because it gives young researchers the opportunity to show what they can do,” says Nick Duelund.

As a participant, Nick Duelund experienced firsthand how much a strong narrative can enhance the communication of research. He will draw on that experience when evaluating this year’s finalists.

“I’ll be looking at whether the finalists can do more than simply present data. They should be able to tell a compelling story through their research and create a clear narrative that ties their presentation together,” he says.

“I am delighted that this year we have assembled a jury panel of three people who, each in their own way, are experts at delivering a message beyond the stage,” – Avijâja Rosing-Olsen

An artistic perspective on science communication

The third member of the jury panel is Ane Marie Ottosen. She is s trained actor and drawing on her background in the performing arts, she will pay particular attention to the finalists’ ability to connect with the audience and make their research relevant and engaging for everyone.

Capture the audience, win Paasisavut

For Avijâja Rosing-Olsen, Head of Secretariat at Arctic Hub, this year’s jury panel perfectly reflects what Paasisavut is all about.

“Paasisavut is not a competition to determine who conducts the best research. It is a competition to determine who communicates their research most effectively. That is why I am delighted that this year we have assembled a jury panel of three people who, each in their own way, are experts at reaching audiences and delivering a message beyond the stage,” she says.

Paasisavut 2026 will take place on 13 November at Katuaq and will be broadcast live on KNR. Applications to become a finalist in Paasisavut are open until 1 September.

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A former winner, a world-renowned geologist, and an actor. Meet the jury panel for Paasisavut 2026.

From winner to judge

“I am deligh­ted that this year we have assemb­led a jury panel of three people who, each in their own way, are expert­s at delive­ring a messag­e beyond the stage,” – Avijâja Rosing-Olsen

An artistic perspective on science communication

Capture the audience, win Paasisavut

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“I am delighted that this year we have assembled a jury panel of three people who, each in their own way, are experts at delivering a message beyond the stage,” – Avijâja Rosing-Olsen