February

USask College of Engineering PhD student, Priyanka Tirumareddy. (Photo: Submitted)

Feeding the petroleum industry with plant-based fuel additives: University of Saskatchewan research

While people around the world slowly increase their awareness of using renewable plant-based materials for energy, University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduat...

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Video available: The Future of Arctic Science and Science Diplomacy – side event at Arctic Frontiers

The AE-Bergen Hub organized a side event at Arctic Frontiers titled “The Future of Arctic Science and Science Diplomacy”. UArctic President Lars Kullerud par...

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Job call: Postdoctoral Fellow in Scientific Computing with Focus on Modeling of Ice Sheets in contact with the Ocean

Stockholm University is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scientific Computing with Focus on Modeling of Ice Sheets in contact with the Ocean.

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Professor Alasdair Skelton on the Swedish island Utö

CIVIS launches MOOC on climate and energy

“Climate and energy – An interdisciplinary perspective” will take learners on a digital tour of Utö, a small island off the coast of Stockholm.

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Sàmi House Formally Established in Tromsø, Northern Norway

The realization of a Sàmi House in Tromsø, Northern Norway, after 30 years in the idea stage, was launched in November. On 16 of February the company that wi...

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

Save the date: Anchorage Design Week

Anchorage Design Week is an annual gathering of creative minds organized by the Anchorage Museum with community partners to promote and inspire place-based d...

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

Henry Burgess, IASC President, Lars Kullerud, UArctic President and Grete K. Hovelsrud, IASSA President in the signing event

UArctic renews cooperation agreement with IASSA and IASC

UArctic President signed a Letter of Agreement with the Presidents of IASSA and IASC to increase cooperation between the organizations. The signing event too...

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Announcement: Research and Values Based Health Services and Culture Informed Care in Circumpolar Maternal Health

This workshop is being hosted by the Circumpolar Maternal Child Health (CMCH) programs and services research collaboration. This group is an open research ex...

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

UArctic Chairs session: Hanne H. Christiansen, David Anderson, Melody Brown Burkins, Jan Borm

Video available: UArctic Chairs session “UArctic responses to climate change: research and education” at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2022

UArctic Chairs session “UArctic responses to climate change: research and education” was held at the Arctic Circle Assembly, October 14, 2022, in Reykjavik,...

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Jeannette Menzies '95, Canada’s current ambassador to Iceland, says Trent helped fuel her desire to tell the story of Canada

A World of Curiosity: Jeannette Menzies, Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Trent University alumna

For Jeannette Menzies ’95 (M.A., Canadian Heritage and Development Studies), Canada’s current ambassador to Iceland, comparisons between her alma mater and t...

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Congratulations to Mike Sfraga, Nominee for Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs

On February 13th, 2023 President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Mike Sfraga, long-term UArctic colleague, to serve as one of the key leaders in h...

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Arctic Initiative Hosts Indigenous Youth for Leadership Workshop

In January, two dozen Indigenous youth leaders from across the circumpolar North visited the Harvard Kennedy School.

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Registration open: Arctic Frontiers Abroad – Scotland

Arctic Frontiers Abroad – Scotland will take place on Friday 17 March 2023 in Aberdeen Science Centre.

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Save the date: Monaco Ocean Week

Monaco Ocean Week is back for a 6th edition from 20 to 26 March 2023.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Graduate Seminar on Climate Change and Resilience in the North, February 27, 2023

This graduate seminar is part of the activities of the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-Scale Planning, Climate Change and Resilience, and will be held onli...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023