2023

UArctic Chair receives J.V. Snellman Medal

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

Professor Timo Jokela, UArctic Chair in Arctic Art, Design and Culture, was awarded the J.V. Snellman Medal for his extensive life's work for the North.

Sue Grimmond and Larry Mahrt receive the Zilitinkevich Memorial Award 2023

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

The award ceremony will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia, 3-9 September 2023.

"Towards Global Earth Observatory workshop" organized on 8 - 10 May 2023 in Hyytiälä, Finland

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

Word Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) in collaboration with the local host Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), University of Helsinki organized a “Towards Global Earth Observatory workshop” on 8-10 May 2023 at the Stations Measuring Ecosystem and At...

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Värriö Research Station

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

University of Helsinki and Salla Municipality invited HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit the Station for Measuring Ecosystem and Atmosphere Relations (SMEAR I) in Värriö, Finland, on 6 June 2023.

Fighting global sea level rise in Greenland – In search of sustainable co-design with locals

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

Fighting Global Sea Level Rise In Greenland 1

The melting of the Greenland ice sheet has the potential to increase global sea levels by tens of centimeters during this century. The exact amount depends on the surface melting which increases with global warming, and on the calving of icebergs where huge glaciers drain the interior icesheet.

Building the best response system for landsliding in Svalbard

Tue, Jun 13, 2023

We live in Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s main settlement, located in a narrow valley with steep slopes.

8th International Polar Tourism Research Network Conference

Tue, Jun 13, 2023

The 8th IPTRN conference and community tour will take place in Arctic Sweden from 5-9 June 2024.

UArctic at Nor-Shipping 2023

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Nor-Shipping conference took place from June 6-10 in Lillestrøm, Norway. UArctic President Lars Kullerud presented at the 1st Ocean Campus Conference.

Université Laval receives $19 million from the Government of Canada to fund construction of Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Université Laval is receiving $19 million from the Government of Canada to fund the new pavilion that will bring the campus’s international studies researchers and academics together under one roof.

Arctic REIHN Tabletop exercise – handling of the damaged nuclear-powered vessel

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

The Arctic REIHN tabletop exercise 1 (TTX 1) was conducted 26 April 2023 in Oslo, Norway by Norwegian Coastal Administration, The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Nord University, Danish Emergency Management Agency, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, and Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority.

Introducing Mike Sfraga: UArctic engagement throughout the years

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Mike Sfraga, PhD serves as chair of the US Arctic Research Commission. He is the nominee to serve as the first US Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

Members of TN in Arctic Health received funding to start a new project in healthy ageing theme

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Several members of UArctic TN “Health and Well-being in the Arctic”, sub-group on Healthy Ageing, are about to start a new project. The Nordic Arctic Co-operation Programme, NAPA has allocated funding to the first kick-off year of the project “Arctic Healthy Aging communities: Safe and inclusive outdoor environment and public...

Webpages for the new Thematic Networks launched

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

The webpages have now been published for the five new Thematic Networks, which were approved by the UArctic Assembly in their meeting held on 22-26 May, 2023 in Québec City, Canada.

Calotte Academy 2023: Non-state actors and circumpolar regionalization

Fri, Jun 09, 2023

The Calotte Academy is an annual traveling symposium and international forum in Europe’s North Calotte region, designed to promote interdisciplinary discourse, and implement the interplay between senior and young researchers for to train and supervise early-career scientists in circumpolar Arctic studies (see, a short history...

Get involved in the ICARP IV Research Priority Teams!

Fri, Jun 09, 2023

We are seeking nominations for Arctic researchers at all career stages, as well as individuals and community leaders with knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to Arctic research planning, particularly Indigenous Knowledge Holders, to join the ICARP IV Research Priority Teams!