north2north stories: Exchange report from Bergen

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Tampere University student Anniina Halonen chose the University of Bergen as her north2north exchange destination. Read more about Anniina's exchange experience in this report.

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Seminar: Entrepreneurship in the Changing Arctic – Insights from Hokkaido, Japan

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

The seminar "Entrepreneurship in the Changing Arctic – Insights from Hokkaido, Japan" brings together students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and anyone interested in Arctic entrepreneurship and regional development. The seminar will take place on August 25, 2026, at the University of Oulu, Finland.

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Vacancy: Junior Postdoctoral Research Associate, OSPAR Secretariat

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

OSPAR Secretariat is looking for an ambitious early-career researcher with an interest in developing and applying novel environmental science to real-world sustainability challenges.

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Early-career researcher report from UArctic Congress 2026: Andrew Roebuck

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Andrew Roebuck from Yukon University received an early-career researcher travel grant to participate in the UArctic Congress 2026. In this report, Andrew reflects on the outcomes that resulted from attending the event. 

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International Coordination Office for the fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5) announced

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

The IPY-5 International Coordination Office will be located in Tromsø, Norway and hosted by an international consortium of four institutions. 

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From Webinar to Publication: A New Article on Local-Scale Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Lag

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

A webinar hosted by the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-scale Planning for Climate Resilience in partnership with PLOS Climate has led to a new article exploring local-scale climate change adaptation implementation lag and pathways for overcoming this challenge.

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Qaggiq Discussions on Schools and Schooling at the UArctic Congress

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Diane Hirshberg and Kathy Snow, members of the UArctic Thematic Network for Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity, coordinated an open session entitled "Qaggiq: Facilitating Discussions on Schools and Schooling", which received an unprecedented number of proposals. 

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From Island to Island: Newfoundland, the Faroe Islands, and Three Young Researchers in the Arctic Conversation

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

The UArctic Congress 2026 provided members of the Youth Thematic Network with valuable opportunities to build international connections, share youth perspectives, engage with Arctic leaders, and strengthen the role of emerging researchers in shaping the future of the North.

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north2north stories: New perspectives to architecture

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

A north2north exchange took Tampere University student Tiiu Halén for a six-month exchange to Royal College of Art in London, UK.

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COIL@UArctic Global Peace Webinar: Report and Recording Now Available

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

The COIL@UArctic Global Peace Webinar invited colleagues from around the world to reflect on Global Politics and New Technology: Is this the end or the beginning for COIL? The webinar offered a space to share insights and explore how COIL and new technologies can be used as tools for understanding, cooperation, and global pea...

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Director of the Arctic Council Secretariat

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

The Arctic Council is seeking candidates for the position of Director of the Arctic Council Secretariat (ACS), located in Tromsø, Norway.

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Participant report from UArctic Congress 2026: Maureen Whalen

Fri, Aug 07, 2026

Maureen Whalen, PhD candidate with the Institute for Northern Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands, reflects on recent experiences attending the UArctic Congress 2026.

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Activities of professor Tiina Ikäheimo, UArctic Chair in Arctic climate and occupational health at the Arctic Congress 2026, Faroe Islands

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

As UArctic Chair in Arctic Climate and Occupational Health, Professor Tiina Ikäheimo contributed to several key scientific and collaborative activities during the Arctic Congress 2026 held in the Faroe Islands. These engagements strengthened international cooperation on occupational safety and health (OSH) and climate resilie...

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Invitation to help renew the UArctic Circumpolar Studies Curriculum

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Læra Institute for Circumpolar Studies invites educators, researchers, practitioners, and others with an interest in Circumpolar Studies to participate in an online consultation meeting regarding Arctic core curriculum redevelopment.

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Searching for rare earths in Greenland

Wed, Aug 05, 2026

Arctic regions are disproportionately affected by climate change but they also have the potential to provide resources for the green energy transition. In early June, Adrian Finch worked as a consultant with Amaroq Minerals on their Ilua Rare Earth Pegmatite project in Nunarsuit, an uninhabited region...

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