About NES
The Nordic Ergonomics and Human Factors Society (NES), founded in 1969, represents the professional interest of members from three of the Nordic countries. These member organisations are:
Aims
The aims of NES are to promote collaboration between member organisations and individuals in the Nordic countries who have an interest in or are working with, ergonomics and the working environment and to facilitate the Nordic collaboration in international activities. NES also increases and promotes knowledge about the interaction between humans and the environment in which they live and work and facilitates the use of that knowledge in the design of the environment, equipment and processes.
Objectives
For members, NES signifies interest, skill, experience and credibility within the world of ergonomics and among other professionals. Affiliation to the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) ensures strong international links between ergonomists throughout the world.
The Nordic Ergonomics Society provides ergonomists and those interested in the subject with a focus for important matters affecting the profession. Through various participative committees and interest groups, the NES addresses current and long term issues affecting the professional status and the development of ergonomics, including education and practice.
Members are encouraged to participate in the various activities of NES. Membership offers the opportunity to participate in the coordinating and marketing of the benefits to be gained from ergonomics.
Conferences
The NES Conference, a major annual event, provides the opportunity for people to hear about, present and discuss topical issues to do with ergonomics and related disciplines. In addition to informative value, the NES Conference offers a strong social element and the chance to meet old and new colleagues. The conference language is English and the program includes the Annual General meeting of NES and the presentation of awards.
Current NES events and other relevant news
AGM
The NES 2025 annual general meeting will take place on Friday 21st of March 2025 at 14:00 (CET). Location: Zoom (link to be found in the agenda at the bottom of this post).
A warm welcome on behalf of the NES board!
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The current (2025) NES board consists of:
Denis Coelho (Sweden; chair)
Cecilia Österman (Sweden; treasurer)
Wessel van Leeuwen (Sweden; secretary)
Päivi Kekkonen (Finland)
Maria Lindholm (Finland)
Gunnhildur Gísladóttir (Iceland)
Rakel Björk Gunnarsdóttir (Iceland)
