This is a chance for students to do their international studies in a northern, extreme environment. Also, it is a chance for faculty and researchers to develop collaboration and networking through teaching and supervision of student projects.
The Centre for Northern Norwegian Music Research (SnoMus), at Nesna University College has been supported by the University of the Arctic to create a Master’s of Musicology course, 'Music, Culture and Context in the Arctic' that will be taught by podcast.
The High North scholarships have made northern Norway a great study destination for Alaskan students, says Donna Anger, associate director of international programs at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
Vladislav Petrov is one of four marketing and e-commerce students from Yakutsk, Russia who are studying marketing in the Advanced Marketing Programme at Harstad University College, in Norway.
On December 4th, 2008, the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-8 will be celebrating its seventh polar day, this time focussing on research "Above the Poles".
Shrub Growth, Berry Ecology, and Local Knowledge Climate Impacts on Canadian Arctic Tundra (CiCAT) ArcticNet and International Polar Year Nunavik and Nunatsiavut, Canada
Dartmouth College and the University of Alaska at Fairbanks have partnered with Urbana University to create an institute aimed at examining scientific research about the Arctic and its effect on policy making.