2026

Emerging Risks: Arctic Wildland Fires in Context

Mon, Nov 09, 2026

The North American Arctic Speaker Series presents a panel on the growing risk of wildland fire in the Arctic and how to cooperate to mitigate risk and adapt to climate extremes.

Arctic Circle Assembly Report from Carissa Inuujaq Metcalfe-Coe

Fri, Nov 06, 2026

With the support from the Young Arctic project Carissa Inuujaq Metcalfe-Coe from Carleton University, was in attendance at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2026.

SIOI Horizons Examines Arctic Governance One Century After the Norge

Fri, Nov 06, 2026

The Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) has published the second edition of SIOI Horizons, exploring how the Arctic has transformed 100 years after the Norge airship expedition, from climate change and geopolitical competition to governance and NATO’s role.

Delegation from RGU represents ScAN at the Arctic Circle Assembly

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Rainbow over Harpa Concert Hall PHOTO: Arctic Circle Assembly

Members of the Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) from Robert Gordon University participated in the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, joining discussions on community resilience, renewable energy, sustainable tourism, place-based research and knowledge exchange between Scotland and Arctic partners.

Internship Opportunities at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS): Photocatalysis Research in Québec

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

Internship Poster PHOTO: Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Québec is offering two paid 4–8-week internships, each providing $5,000 CAD in funding, for Indigenous undergraduate and master’s students in science or engineering to gain hands-on experience researching photocatalysis for wastewater remediation and hydrogen produc...

Taiyuan University of Technology Advances Arctic Observation and International Research Cooperation in 2026

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

TYUT researchers at China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Svalbard.

Taiyuan University of Technology (TYUT) teams helped deploy 51 self-developed observation systems during China's 16th Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition and advanced long-term monitoring at the Arctic Yellow River Station.

New publication: From Arctic Council vision to global university network: UArctic at 25

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

A new paper, Heal, S. and Ditto, L. (2026) Founding aims and future signals: UArctic's theory of change as seen by its founders, published by UArctic Ry, explores the aims and long-term impacts of the decision taken by the Arctic Council nearly 30 years ago to develop the University of the Arctic.

Introducing the winning project of the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

In this video, Professor Philippe Amstislavski from the University of Alaska Anchorage talks about his 2026 Action Award winning project, CoFoam: Forest-inspired Fungal Biotechnology for Carbon-Neutral and Plastic-Free Arctic Fisheries.

Call for 2027 UArctic membership applications is open

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

UArctic is now accepting membership applications for 2027. This opportunity is open to universities, colleges, research institutes, and organizations dedicated to education and research in the North.

The EU Published a New Arctic Strategy

Mon, Nov 02, 2026

The European Union published a new Arctic Strategy Europe's Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the Arctic on 20th October. UArctic was mentioned as one of the local players the EU will work with in implementing the Arctic strategy.

Memorial University's Labrador Campus is Testing a Novel Approach to Frost Protection at Labrador’s Pye Centre

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Sarah Papple with her pumpkin PHOTO: Memorial University - Labrador Campus

Memorial University - Labrador Campus' librarian, Sarah Papple, collaborated with Pye Centre farmers to design and test wool sweaters as an innovative frost-protection method for pumpkins, with all six covered pumpkins surviving temperatures as low as -11°C in an initial trial.

The 7th Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference will take place in Rovaniemi, Finland on 24 – 26 May 2027.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

The 7th Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference takes place 24-26 May 2027 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Call for session proposals are now open.

North2north Canadian funding: ready for your next adventure?

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Canadian students can apply for north2north funding from January 15 to February 15, 2027, to study at a partner institution during the 2027–2028 academic year; contact your local coordinator for details.

New Research from the UArctic Thematic Network on Ocean Food Systems Explores Red King Crab Management in Norway

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

PHOTO: Thematic Network on Ocean Food Systems

The UArctic Thematic Network on Ocean Food Systems has contributed to two new studies examining the ecological, economic, and social dimensions of red king crab management in northern Norway. Together, the publications highlight both the challenges of managing an invasive species and the importance of understanding diverse st...

Sustainable Strategies for Waste Removal and Restoration of Arctic Mine Waste Areas (RAMWA) - Year In Review

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Year In Review 2026 edition from the Thematic Network on Sustainable Strategies for Waste Removal and Restoration of Arctic Mine Waste Areas (RAMWA) is now available.