2011

Russian Language & Culture Summer School, Tyumen, 03 -30 July, 2011

Tue, Feb 22, 2011

The Regional Institute for International Cooperation at the Tyumen State University is organizing a Russian Language and Culture Summer School 2011 that will take place in Tyumen, Western Siberia, Russia.

TN Social Work Newsletter and Meeting Minutes Available

Tue, Feb 22, 2011

The Social Work Thematic Network has released its February newsletter as well as the minutes of their Amsterdam meeting in February.

Request for Comments: National Ocean Policy Strategic Action Plans

Tue, Feb 22, 2011

The National Ocean Council (NOC) of the U.S. Federal Government isseeking comments from the general public on the development of strategicaction plans to implement ocean policy. One of the nine priorityobjectives is the Arctic Ocean.

Aspen Commission on Arctic Climate Change Report Released

Tue, Feb 22, 2011

The Aspen Institute is pleased to release the final report and recommendations of the Commission on Arctic Climate Change, entitled "The Shared Future: A Report of the Aspen Institute Commission on Arctic Climate Change".

CAFF signs Memorandum of Understanding with APECS

Mon, Feb 21, 2011

On February 3, during the XIII CAFF Biennial meeting in Akureyri Iceland, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to strengthen cooperation between the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) working group of the Arctic Council and the Association of Early Polar Career Scientists (APECS).

PhD Course announcement: Arctic Extractive Industries: Issues of Sustainability and Resource Management in the Arctic

Tue, Feb 15, 2011

A new PhD course, "Arctic Extractive Industries: Issues of Sustainability and Resource Management in the Arctic," developed by the UArctic Thematic Network "Energy in the New Time" will be held March 19th - 24th 2011 in Bodø/Svolvær (Norway). Visit the course web page for more information and to apply.

The University of Tromsø offers PhD Fellowship - Indigeneity Beyond Boundaries

Tue, Feb 15, 2011

The University of Tromsø welcomes applications for a full financed 4 year PhD fellowship with a deadline of 1 April 2011. Reference2010/6693.

Yukon College seeks President

Mon, Feb 14, 2011

Yukon College (YC) is seeking an innovative and accomplished leader to serve as President. As Yukon’s only public college, YC is integral to the social and economic vitality of the territory.

Nunavut Arctic College launches online course

Mon, Feb 14, 2011

NunatsiaqOnline reports that Nunavut Arctic College has launched its first all-online course . The course is part of the college's new university studies diploma.

APECS webinar: "Selling your best assets: Conducting a successful interview” Feb 15th at 17:00 GMT

Mon, Feb 14, 2011

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientist invites you to join our Career Development webinar on Tuesday, Feb 15th at 17:00 GMT. This week's webinar is entitled "Selling your best assets: Conducting a successful interview”.

Witness the Arctic - ARCUS newsletter now available

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

The Winter 2011 issue of 'Witness the Arctic', the newsletter of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) has been published as is now accessible online.

Arctic Futures Symposium 2010 - Proceedings

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

The Arctic Futures Symposium 2010 (AFS) Proceedings are now available online. The symposium was hosted by the International Polar Foundation (IPF) in collaboration with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Aspen Institute.

Master's program in Coastal and Marine Management, Westfjords, Iceland

Wed, Feb 09, 2011

Coastal and Marine Management is a demanding and ambitious master's program in environmental and resource management. The program is cross-disciplinary and prepares students for diverse and exciting positions in both the public and private sectors. It is offered in cooperation with the University of Akureyri, one of Iceland´s...

The University of Tromsø welcomes applications for a full financed 4 year PhD fellowship with a deadline of 1 April 2011.

Tue, Feb 08, 2011

The theme for this fellowship is 'indigeneity across boundaries'. The successful candidate will study this topic ethnographically.

9th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar - Registration now open

Tue, Feb 08, 2011

The Scientific Committee of the 9th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar (9IPCHS) is pleased to announce the invitation to join the discussion on the fundamental and practical aspects of scientific developments in the field of plant cold hardiness research. The conference will take place 17-22 July, 2011.