Nipissing University Project Builds Capacity for Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Across the Circumpolar North

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

Dr. Patrick Maher of Nipissing University is leading an initiative to strengthen Northern and Indigenous participation in Arctic tourism through education, collaboration, and workforce development. Supported by UArctic’s Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund, the project brings together...

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Climate Action Leader Launches Free Online Short Course to Boost Climate Literacy

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

As the world faces an ever more urgent need to act in the face of the climate crisis, the University of Tasmania has developed a new, free online short course to empower participants with science-backed knowledge and tools to make a difference.

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Yukon’s New Training Program Strengthens Indigenous Wellness and Self-Determination

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

Yukon University, in partnership with House of Wolf & Associates, has launched the Community Safety Guardian Training Program: an Indigenous-led initiative empowering Yukon communities through culturally grounded approaches to safety, healing, and wellness. Reflecting UArctic’s values of collaboration and capacity buildin...

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Upcoming event: Webinar series by Arctic Waste Forum

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The webinars are organized by the Arctic Waste Forum as a part of NOWA – Nordic Waste Management Vision project, in cooperation between Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian waste management professionals, operators and innovators.

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Upcoming event: Research seminar, Cruise Ship Sagas

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

Join for the first Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies 2025 research seminar series.

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north2north exchange story: Jannie Olsen's experience in Greenland

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

From October 2nd to 10th, Jannie traveled to Nuuk, Greenland to attend the 2025 NunaMed Conference and the Network Meeting on Strengthening Arctic Health Networks through Partnerships and a Mentorship Program.

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Arctic Future Pathfinders: A transformative journey through the Arctic

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

UiT The Arctic University of Norway, in collaboration with UArctic, and other partners in the North successfully conducted the Arctic Future Pathfinders course. 

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Research Day 2025 Arctic University Museum in Tromsø, Norway

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

The UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Marine Biodiversity, organized a day at the intertidal in Tromsø together with the Arctic University Museum of Norway.

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The 18th Polar Law Symposium held in Nuuk, Greenland, on 22-24 October 2025

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

The 18th Polar Law Symposium was held in Nuuk, hosted by the University of Greenland (Ilisimatusarfik), from October 22 to 24, 2025, marking a significant milestone for Arctic scholarship and governance.

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Job opening: Professor, Arctic resilience and adaptation

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

At the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, the permanent position of professor (Arctic resilience and adaptation) is open.

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Science under Pressure survey- Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

Science under Pressure is conducting a survey for polar researchers on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research.This study will support discussions leading towards the next International Polar Year (IPY-5) to promote equitable, inclusive and ethical research approaches. 

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Upcoming event - North American Arctic Speaker Series: The Role of Inuit Knowledge in the Central Arctic Oceans Fisheries Agreement

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

This speaker series invests in the people, opportunities, and strength of the North American Arctic (NAA) by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and international collaboration on pressing issues facing the region.

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Announcement of UArctic's new Associate VP for Polar Research Analytics

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Dr. Keith Larson has been appointed to fulfill the role of UArctic Associate VP for Polar Research Analytics.

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Arctic Circle Assembly Report from Alena Fedotova

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

With the support from a UArctic Travel Grant, Alena Fedotova from the University of Tampere was in attendance to Arctic Circle Assembly. Here is her experience of the assembly and getting to speak at one of the sessions “Connecting the Poles"

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Thematic Network on Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design Welcomes You to the 13th Relate North Symposium

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The 13th Annual Relate North Symposium will take place online under the theme Lessons of the Land. The event is open to all and free to attend on November 3rd and 4th, 2025.

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