2017

Apply for Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Northern Aboriginal Health Systems

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

The School of Public Health at the University of Alberta is inviting applications for a tenure-track position in Northern Aboriginal Health Systems. The successful candidate will be nominated for a Canada Research Chair at the Tier 2 level. Deadline: April 30, 2017.

St. Petersburg University launches new interdisciplinary program in the field of Oceanology

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

St. Petersburg State University is recognized as one of the largest centers for Arctic studies. It has more than 200 research projects, related to Arctic studies. This year SPbU invites students to a new Master’s program Physical Oceanography and Bioproductivity of Ocean and Seas (PHOBOS) with the large Arctic component.

Extended call for paper to the North Atlantic Forum 2017

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

North Atlantic Forum 2017 – Call for paper is now open – Save the Date and Welcome to Bø in Telemark – Norway in a miniature! September 13-16, 2017. The 11th North Atlantic Forum conference will be held in beautiful Bø in Telemark, Norway, September 13-16 2017. Deadline for abstracts is April 5 2017.

UArctic establishes cooperation agreement with National Arctic Research and Educational Consortium, Russia (NAREC)

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

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Today in Arkhangelsk, during the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue International Arctic Forum, the University of the Arctic (UArctic) signed a cooperation agreement with the newly created National Arctic Research and Educational Consortium, Russia (NAREC).

St. Petersburg University Vice-Rector attending International Arctic Forum - the Continental Shelf is Scientists’ Responsibility

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

St. Petersburg University takes part in International Arctic Forum “Arctic : Territory of Dialogue” in Arkhangelsk, March 29-30. SPbU’s scientists presented a plan for scientific support of Russian Arctic policy, and also declared the readiness of the University to become a coordinator of research activities related to the Ru...

North-Eastern Federal University renews commitment to provide Russian Information Services to UArctic

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

Today at the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk, University of the Arctic (UArctic) President Lars Kullerud and North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) Rector Evgeniya Mikhailova signed a Memorandum of Understanding, renewing NEFU’s long-standing commitment to provide Russian-language info...

AIC 2018 - Transporation Infrastructure Engineering in Cold Regions

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

The ARTEK International Conference May 1-3, 2018 offers an opportunity for participants from the industry, the public sector, the science community and other stakeholders to present, discuss and exchange ideas and experience on how to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain transportation infrastructure in cold regions.

Winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2017

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

The winner of the Global Teacher Prize Winner 2017 is Maggie McDonnell, who lives and works in Salluit, an Inuit village deep in the Canadian Arctic. The village is so remote that it’s accessible only by air.

Summer school - The Arctic Ocean and the marginal ice zone (MIZ)

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

The international summer school 2017, July 31 – August 5 2017 will have a multi- and cross-disciplinary thematic approach to meet challenges and opportunities related to governance of the Arctic Ocean’s marginal ice zone. Scientists and experts from Norway and abroad will contribute to the summer school with lectures and with...

Postdoc position - Data management specialist

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

Arctic Portal, a non-profit organisation specialised in Arctic information and data located in Akureyri, Iceland, is looking for a highly qualified data management specialist to fill a postdoc position that will be available as of 1st September 2017 based on an INNOSUP grant.

Summer school in Arctic Health

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

Do you wish to learn about human health in Arctic areas? Join the international summer course in Arctic Health at University of Copenhagen August 7-25 2017.

Internship opportunities for Danish, Faroese and Greenlandic Students

Fri, Mar 24, 2017

Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education

UArctic is launching a call for intern positions for students at the UArctic's member institutions in Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland. Apply by May 2, 2017.

Online seminar: Diversity in Learning

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The UArctic Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education organises the first online research seminar between the Universities of Helsinki, Tromsö and Aberdeen on Thursday, 30 March 2017 at 18:00-20:00 (Finnish time). The seminar deals with the topic: What is diversity in learning?

10th international scientific conference “Scientific potential of Norilsk Industrial Region – XXI century” in Norilsk, Russia

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Norilsk State Industrial Institute holds the 10th International Scientific Conference "Scientific potential of Norilsk Industrial Region – XXI century" which is dedicated to the year of ecology in Russia. Event dates April 11 -14, 2017. This event is held in conjunction with "Steelworkers International Congress” (April 10-12,...

Sámi Education Conference

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

The Sámi Education Conference - Reshaping Approaches to Indigenous Education will take place May 30 – June 1 2017 in Diehtosiida, Kautokeino, Norway.