RELATE NORTH is a collaboration between the UArctic’s Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD), Nord University Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Lapland and Helgeland Museum. This will be the seventh symposium in the series hosted by ASAD. The symposium is held November 6-8 in Nesna, Norway.
Italian Society for International Organization is organising an International Symposium on Arctic Connections: Italy and Norway in the Arctic, between Cooperation and Future Challenges in collaboration with the University of Bodo and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome. The symposium is held September 18 in Rome.
The All-Russian Scientific Forum with international participation "Arctic: society, science and law" will take place October 23-24, 2018 at the St. Petersburg State University. The Forum is organized by the University in cooperation with the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. The event is supported by the Yamal-Nenets A...
Labrador Institute's third international Indigenous Intern selected
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Michelle Saunders, a 22-year-old recent Memorial University bachelor of science graduate (with a concentration in ecology and conservation) is an Inuit woman from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, whose family is originally from Davis Inlet, Rigolet, and other Inuit communities in Labrador.
UArctic Congress 2018 Concludes in Finland
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Today UArctic Congress 2018 concluded in Helsinki featuring addresses by President Tarja Halonen of Finland, and a closing panel looking at the goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a particular focus on gender equality and climate change.
New book set released on Contaminant Behaviour in Freezing Soils and Permafrost: Fate, Transport, and Transformation
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Containing decades of data and studies, this book set and accompanying databases describe the impacts of climate change on the fate and transport of contaminants, the containment of contaminants in frozen ground, and remediation strategies for brownfields sites. It’s a must-have for all researchers working in this area.
Feedback on UArctic Congress 2018
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
UArctic Congress 2018 is soon coming to its end and it's your opportunity to give feedback to organizers.
Final Day of UArctic Congress 2018
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
The last day of UArctic Congress 2018 takes place today at the University of Helsinki.
2nd Arctic Science Ministerial side-event "Perceiving Arctic Change" held October 24 in Berlin
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
"Perceiving Arctic Change: Climate, Society and Sustainability" side event will be held August 24 in Berlin. Side event is part of the 2nd Science Ministerial which is hosted by the European Commission together with Finland and Germany. Entrance to the side event is free but requires registration.
UArctic Congress 2018 is on the move!
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
Following today's sessions in Oulu - which include both the Education and Connectivity keynote plenaries - UArctic Congress 2018 moves on to Helsinki, hosted by the University of Helsinki.
Arctic Entomology under Climate Change: highlights from the NOVA PhD course in Iceland 20-24 August 2018
Wed, Sep 05, 2018
NOVA PhD course “Arctic Entomology under Climate Change”, organized by professor Gudmundur Halldorson was also an activity of the UArctic Thematic Network on Sustainable Production and Foraging of Natural Products in the North. The location of the course was at Gunnarsholt, the headquarters of the Soil Conservation Service of...
Full Day of Science Sessions at UArctic Congress 2018
Wed, Sep 05, 2018
Following the very engaging panel discussion in the Opening plenary, addressing the topic "Arctic Agenda 2030 - a Challenge" and the UN Sustainable Development goals, the main themes of the UArctic Congress 2018 - environmental protection, connectivity, meteorological cooperation, and education - will be featured across the e...
21st Meeting of the Council of UArctic at UArctic Congress 2018
Tue, Sep 04, 2018
The largest ever gathering of members of the Council of UArctic today concluded its meetings at the beginning of the UArctic Congress 2018 in Oulu.
UArctic Congress 2018 Declaration endorsed
Tue, Sep 04, 2018
The UArctic Congress 2018 Declaration has been endorsed by representatives of the Council, university leaders, Thematic Network leads. The full text of the Declaration follows.
UArctic Congress 2018 Continues with Official Opening on Tuesday
Tue, Sep 04, 2018
Following a busy first day of UArctic meetings, including the largest ever gathering of Council members in the organization's history, UArctic Congress 2018 reaches full-steam with the official Opening plenary on Tuesday.