2019

International Staff Training Week at University of Turku 3-7 June 2019

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

University of Turku cordially invites their colleagues for the International Staff Training Week, 3-7 June 2019, organised by International Office and the Graduate School (UTUGS) of the University of Turku. Apply by March 31, 2019.

UArctic participates in the Northern Dimension project “Development of the think tank functions of the Northern Dimension Institute”

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Project partners from UArctic member institutions in Finland and Russia together with their colleagues from Aalto University and St. Petersburg State University of Economics, developed a three-year joint work plan during the "NDI Think Tank" kick-off meeting, which took place at Aalto University in Helsinki on February 27.

One Arctic – One Health Conference gathered researchers from the whole Circumpolar area

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

The One Arctic - One Health Conference was arranged on February 7-9, 2019, in Oulu, Finland, gathering together researchers from the whole Circumpolar area. The conference was very successful joining about 100 participants from 11 different countries.

Report on "Plastics without Borders" side event held at Arctic Frontiers is now available online

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Plastics without Borders side event at Arctic Frontiers 2019

"Plastics without Borders: A Marine Litter Database and Knowledge Platform for the Arctic" side event was held at Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Norway, on January 23, 2019.

New Study Highlights Challenges of Climate Adaptation Policy and Strategic Community Planning in the North

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

A recent study exploring the case of Homer, Alaska by Jeff Birchall and Nicole Bonnett of the University of Alberta was published in the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management.

New Research on Arctic Ecosystem Services

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Glacier Ice, Castner Glacier, Southeast Fairbanks Borough, Alaska

The first study to evaluate all of the Arctic ecosystem services to date was recently published in the Journal of Ecosystem Services.

Polar Knowledge Canada Inuit Student Recruitment Program

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Polar Knowledge Canada’s (POLAR) Inuit Student Recruitment Program will provide you with an opportunity to obtain valuable work experience, gain new knowledge, andbuild your professional network within your community. POLAR is currently looking for Inuit students to work in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut and in Ottawa, Ontario.

21st Inuit Studies Conference: Montreal, Canada October 3-6, 2019

Tue, Feb 26, 2019

The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is pleased to welcome the 21st Inuit Studies Conference to Montreal, from October 3rd to October 6th, 2019.

Apply for Research Funding Opportunity: Resilience in a Rapidly Changing Arctic

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

The Belmont Forum is pleased to announce the launch of a second Collaborative Research Action focused on Arctic region. The title of this international funding opportunity is Resilience in a Rapidly Changing Arctic. Deadline for proposals is June 14, 2019.

Apply for Travel Support for Arctic Science Summit Week 2019

Fri, Feb 22, 2019

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), in cooperation with the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), announce the availability of travel support for the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) May 22-30, 2019 in Arkhangelsk, Russia. Deadline is February 28, 2019.

Researcher Gains Insight into Greenlandic Politics through north2north Staff Mobility

Fri, Feb 22, 2019

Mikkel Østergaard, from Aalborg University, recently took a research trip to Ilisimatusarfik/the University of Greenland through the north2north staff mobility program, getting firsthand experiences in Greenland politics.

Study: China Rising as an Actor in the Arctic

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

A study commissioned by the Government of Finland presents a picture of China's rise as an actor in the Arctic.

World Forum on Climate Justice in June 2019

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

UArctic President Lars Kullerud is leading the discussion on the arctic and climate justice at World Forum on Climate Justice which is held June 19-21 2019 in Glasgow, UK. Early bird registration deadline is March 15, 2019.

University of Lapland confers honorary doctorates on UArctic friends and representatives

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Among the 18 Honorary Doctors are Prince Albert II of Monaco, a long-time supporter of UArctic activities; Professor Oran Young, the first Chair of the Board of UArctic; and Professor, Vice-Rector Jan Borm, UArctic Council representative of Research Centre CEARC - University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

Call for Proposals: Association for Canadian Studies in the United States 25th Biennial Conference

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

The North and Arctic Studies Section Theme Arctic Policy in Canada: Forces of Inclusion and Exclusion call for papers is now open. Deadline is April 15, 2019.