Student Report: Marco Volpe at ICARP IV

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Below is Marco Volpe's (University of Lapland) student report about attending the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV).

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Student report from Arctic Youth Conference 2025: Emma Karjalainen

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Below is Emma Karjalainen's (University of Lapland) student report from the Arctic Youth Conference 2025, which was held in Tromsø, Norway in January 2025.

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Yukon University Fosters Arctic Cultural Exchange with Sami Communities 

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Yukon University's Sandy Washburn, in collaboration with the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun and Sami communities in Finland and Norway, led a cultural exchange that fostered deep connections through shared Indigenous knowledge, histories, and traditions. Supported by the UArctic Project Funding for Indigenous and Northern Col...

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Strengthening Northern Resilience: Dechinta, Hotiì Ts’eeda, and Ecology North Support Community-Led Networks

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, in partnership with Dene Nahjo, Hotiì Ts’eeda, and Ecology North, has launched a land-based initiative to strengthen mutual aid networks rooted in Indigenous knowledge, community care, and self-sufficiency. Through workshops focused on community mapping, traditional food preservation...

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Panelists Announced: UArctic Webinar on Decolonizing Education and Policy in Canada

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

UArctic is excited to announce the panelists for the second session of the 2025 UArctic Webinar Series: Decolonizing Education and Policy in the North.

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Call for student applications: The 11th Korea Arctic Academy

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Don’t miss out — the application deadline for the 11th Korea Arctic Academy is coming up on April 25, 2025! This is a unique opportunity for students from Arctic countries to join a fully funded study program in Korea focused on Arctic issues, policy, and culture.

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Open Call for Nominations – Assembly Officer / Secretary

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

UArctic’s Nominations Committee is kindly requesting UArctic members to come forward with proposals for individuals who could serve on the UArctic Assembly as Assembly Officer, Secretary. The call is targeted to the UArctic member institutions in Sweden and Kingdom of Denmark.

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Student north2north story: Pirkko Viljakainen

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Pirkko Viljakainen participated in the north2north exchange program for fall 2024. From the University of Lapland all the way to University of Washington in Seattle.

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Student Report: Grégoire Canchon at ICARP IV

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Below is Grégoire Canchon's (University of Edinburgh) student report about attending the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV).

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Engage4Bio’s International Design Award Celebrates Groundbreaking Innovations

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

The “This is Bioeconomy!” International Design Award officially ended on March 26th with the Award Ceremony taking place in Budapest, Hungary on March 26, 2025

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2025 Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) Student Report: Izabella Block

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Below is a report by Izabella Block from the University of Alaska Anchorage, who presented research at the 2025 Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW).

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Student report: Galadrielle Pommereau at ICARP IV

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Below is Galadrielle Pommereau's (University of Iceland) student report about attending the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV).

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Exploring Intersections of Ageing and Climate Change at International Panel Discussion

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Dr. Shahnaj Begum, the lead of the Thematic Network on Ageing and Gender in the Arctic, contributed to an important conversation on ageing and climate change during the 4th ENAS and NANAS Conference, as well as the 6th ENAS Conference, held on April 9-11, 2025, in Lleida, Spain.

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Call for Abstracts: Arctic Telecommunications Infrastructure: Past, Present and Future

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The event "Arctic Telecommunications Infrastructure: Past, Present and Future" will be held at the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, in Rovaniemi on September 17-18, 2025. 

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Youth Voices, Shared Strength: Climate Café Offers Connection and Care

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Climate change is taking a toll on youth mental health. To support young people facing eco-anxiety and grief, the Climate Collective is hosting a free virtual Climate Café on Wednesday, May 14 at 12:00 p.m. NDT. Youth aged 18–35 are invited to connect, reflect, and share in a safe space guided by a mental health professional.

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